Location
Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth, Tooting Team

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
Up to £54,507 per annum (subject to experience) plus additional benefits

About the Role
Join the newly formed Family Help Service where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model with office presence required three days per week. You will work alongside families during their most challenging times, helping them find strength, hope, and solutions through a family-led, systemic approach rooted in trust, consistency, and co-production.

You will be part of a small, skilled team with manageable caseloads, regular supervision, and protected time to focus on meaningful work with children and families. The service operates within a multi-agency framework including Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists, and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams, creating a comprehensive support network to help families stay safely together.

Wandsworth Children’s Services is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and offers a modern, collaborative environment with strong leadership and a supportive culture. The onboarding process is efficient to ensure you feel supported from day one.

Additional benefits include a £5,000 welcome bonus paid in two instalments, a £1,000 retention bonus every two years for permanent staff, payment of Social Work England registration fees, and a wide range of training opportunities including Systemic Psychotherapy, Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Leadership Development.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to work in a place that values your passion, practice, and purpose, this is the role for you.

Experience
A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, having successfully completed the ASYE. Experience across voluntary and statutory settings is essential. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multi-agency teams.

About you
Compassionate, creative, and clear in communication. A natural collaborator who champions children and families, believing in their potential and committed to their rights. You thrive in a supportive team environment and are motivated by purpose and impact.

Qualifications
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and completion of the ASYE. Commitment to ongoing professional development and training opportunities provided by the service.