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Locum Social Worker - Education Liaison

Children's Services Front Door & Early Help
London Borough of Hounslow

Make a difference where it matters most.

The London Borough of Hounslow is looking for an experienced and motivated Locum Social Worker to join our Front Door & Early Help Service in the newly developed role of Education Liaison Social Worker.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of safeguarding and early intervention, building strong partnerships with schools and education providers to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

About the Role

As our Education Liaison Social Worker, you will act as the key link between Children's Social Care and education settings across the borough. Working closely with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), headteachers and multi-agency partners, you will provide expert safeguarding consultation, advice on thresholds, and guidance around Early Help, Child in Need and referral pathways.

The role is designed to improve the quality of professional decision-making, strengthen partnership working and reduce unnecessary escalation into statutory services.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing safeguarding consultation and professional advice to schools and education settings.
Supporting education professionals to understand thresholds and make high-quality referrals.
Representing Front Door & Early Help at school cluster meetings, DSL forums, safeguarding briefings and partnership events.
Contributing to the Vulnerable Children in Education Group, supporting children missing education, those with persistent absence and other vulnerable groups.
Working collaboratively with education, health, police and wider partners to promote early intervention and positive outcomes.
Maintaining accurate, analytical and defensible case recording.
Signposting professionals and families to appropriate local services and community support.
About You

Were looking for an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about partnership working and early help.

You will have:

Social Work England registration.
Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation, thresholds and statutory guidance.
Experience of working effectively with schools and multi-agency partners.
Confidence in providing consultation, advice and professional challenge.
Strong communication, relationship-building and presentation skills.
Excellent assessment, recording and analytical skills.
A sound understanding of Early Help and preventative practice.
Why Hounslow?

Hounslow is one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs, serving communities with rich cultures, strong partnerships and ambitious plans for children and families. We are committed to delivering relationship-based practice and investing in innovative ways of working that improve outcomes for children.

This role offers the opportunity to influence practice across the whole education system, helping schools feel supported and confident while ensuring children receive timely and proportionate intervention.

Location & Transport

Based in the heart of West London, Hounslow offers excellent transport connections, making commuting straightforward from across London and the South East.

The borough benefits from:

Excellent Underground connections via the Piccadilly Line.
South Western Railway services into London Waterloo.
Easy access to the Elizabeth Line via nearby stations.
Convenient access to the M4, M25 and A4.
Close proximity to Heathrow Airport.
Extensive local bus routes and cycling infrastructure.

Whether you travel by public transport or by car, Hounslow is well connected and easily accessible.



If youre an experienced social worker who enjoys partnership working, values early intervention and wants to shape safeguarding practice across education and Childrens Social Care, wed love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a forward-thinking service where your expertise will help improve outcomes for children, young people and families across the London Borough of Hounslow.

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on 020 7422 7429 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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