Location
London Borough of Lewisham, primarily based at Laurence House in Catford SE6. The office is a 3-5 minute walk from two local train stations, with a 15-minute train journey from London Bridge. Numerous bus routes also stop near the office. The role operates on a hybrid basis, requiring regular work both in the office and from home.

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£51,831 - £53,994 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
Discover yourself in Lewisham where your work makes a difference to vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham is proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Worker to join our Family Help Team, part of an innovative 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 service offers earlier and easier access to support, reducing 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.

Benefits include excellent training and development opportunities, generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, a range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as a social worker.

About you
You value communication and feedback, inspire and motivate colleagues, are committed to developing your skills and expertise, and deliver excellent service. You are professionally curious, able to think calmly and thoughtfully, work inclusively and collaboratively, take responsibility, focus on solutions, and reflect and learn transparently and appreciatively.

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