Location
Laurence House, Catford SE6, South East London. The office is a 3-5 minute walk from two local train stations, with approximately 15 minutes journey from London Bridge. Numerous bus routes also serve the area. The role operates a hybrid working model, requiring regular work both in the office and from home.

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£50,175 - £52,269 per annum (SCP 35-37 / SSW). All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point for the grade unless matching current salary with evidential proof.

About the Role
Join the Family Help Team within Lewisham’s innovative Family Help service, providing intensive, multi-disciplinary support to improve the safety and wellbeing of children whose parents or carers are affected by drug or alcohol use. This role offers earlier, easier access to appropriate help and aims to reduce the need for traditional child protection processes. As a Senior Social Worker, you will work creatively and collaboratively with children, young people, and their families using relational, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches. You will deliver high-quality interventions, coordinate multi-agency support, and contribute to reflective practice across the team. Lewisham is a vibrant, culturally diverse borough, proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants. The role offers excellent training and development opportunities alongside a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, staff discounts, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
Applicants must have at least 2 years post-qualification experience as a social worker.

About you
- Committed to excellent service delivery and professional development
- Values communication and actively seeks feedback
- Able to inspire, motivate, manage, and lead others
- Professionally curious, reflective, and able to think calmly and thoughtfully
- Works inclusively and collaboratively, recognizing others’ strengths
- Takes responsibility and focuses on positive solutions
- Transparent, appreciative in enquiry, and committed to learning

Qualifications
Must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.