Location
Wandsworth, London, SW18

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
Up to £54,507 per annum (subject to experience) + 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 role offers the opportunity to support families through their most challenging times, helping them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work within a modern, collaborative environment alongside a stable, friendly team with strong, visible leadership. Caseloads are manageable, supervision is regular, and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction process is quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one.

Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production. You will collaborate with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values, whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You will be part of a multi-agency team 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 wraparound network of support to help families stay together safely.

Additional benefits include a £5,000 welcome bonus* (paid in two instalments), a £1,000 retention bonus every two years of service (for permanent staff), payment of Social Work England registration fees, and a comprehensive Children’s Services offer. The service holds an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’.

Experience
A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Experience across voluntary and statutory settings is essential. Confident knowledge and practice in social work are required.

About you
You are a natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. You are a champion for children and families, believing in their potential and committed to their rights. You thrive in a supportive team environment and are motivated to make a real difference.

Qualifications
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and completion of the ASYE.