Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£55,710

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are looking to recruit senior social workers for our Safeguarding & Family Support Service and help play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. If you're a qualified social worker with a passion for empowering children and families, we want to hear from you! Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change. Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them.” You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families. We want you to thrive in your role whilst being supported through regular one to one and group supervisions alongside having access to key development and training opportunities to grow as a social worker. We aspire to keep your caseloads manageable, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the children and families who need it most. As a Senior Social Worker, you will build positive relationships and work directly with children, their families and partner agencies – all under the guidance of our experienced Team Managers. You will run child in need and child protection plans, tailored to each child's unique needs and be the driving force behind positive change. Experience of CP, CIN and Court work is essential. You will carry out in-depth, ongoing evidence-based assessment of complex needs and risks to children, and support the development of best practice and confident practitioners through coaching and mentoring of students, newly qualified social workers and less experienced practitioners.

Experience
Post qualifying experience in a social work role within a statutory setting, working with children and families, and attendance at appropriate training.

About you
Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification. Have passed your ASYE year. Ability to build positive relationships. Have knowledge of childcare legislation, child development, and risk/protective factors. Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning. Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information. Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality. The ability to provide professional guidance, support and development opportunities and contribute to organisational development.

Qualifications
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level and also eligibility to work in the UK is required.