Adults Social Worker - Waiting Well Team

Locum Social Worker - Waiting Well Team London Borough of Havering £32 per hour Umbrella - Hybrid Working - Ongoing Contract Eden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the…

Hybrid Healthcare
Pay rate £32/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 15 September 2026

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Locum Social Worker - Waiting Well Team
London Borough of Havering

£32 per hour Umbrella - Hybrid Working - Ongoing Contract

Eden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the innovative Waiting Well Team within the London Borough of Havering.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated service focused on improving outcomes for adults awaiting assessment or intervention. The Waiting Well Team plays a crucial role in managing waiting lists, undertaking risk assessments, and ensuring vulnerable residents receive timely support while waiting for longer-term services.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and review cases for individuals awaiting intervention across front-line adult social care services.
Complete risk assessments and ensure risks are appropriately identified, monitored, and managed.
Maintain regular contact with service users to prevent crisis situations and deterioration.
Work collaboratively with operational teams, health partners, and community services.
Support the effective management and reduction of waiting lists.
Ensure accurate recording and timely case updates in line with statutory requirements.
Promote independence and person-centred outcomes for residents.

Requirements
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care.
Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management experience.
Ability to manage a varied caseload within a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and partnership working skills.

Why Havering?

Havering offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and green open spaces, making it one of East Londons most attractive boroughs. With beautiful parks, country-style surroundings, and access to the Essex countryside, it provides a fantastic working environment.

The borough benefits from excellent transport links, including:

Elizabeth Line services from Romford providing fast access into Central London.
London Overground connections via Upminster.
Easy access to the A12, A127, M25 and surrounding Essex areas.
Convenient rail links from Romford, Upminster, Harold Wood and Gidea Park stations.
What's on Offer?
Competitive hourly rate.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery and resident outcomes.
Ongoing contract with potential for extension.

If youre an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a forward-thinking local authority, wed love to hear from you.

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) 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.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free

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