Location
Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. The office is a 3-5 minute walk from two local train stations with approximately 15 minutes travel from London Bridge. Numerous bus routes also serve the area. This role operates a hybrid working approach, requiring regular work both in the office and from home.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,852 - £47,925 per annum (SW / SCP 31-33). 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 London Borough of Lewisham’s Family Wellbeing Team within the innovative Family Help service, making a real impact for children and families affected by parental substance misuse. You will work directly with children, young people, and their families using relational, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches. Your role includes contributing to high-quality assessments and interventions, building strong multi-agency partnerships, and supporting families to make sustainable changes. You will also engage in reflective practice and help develop innovative approaches to support families impacted by substance misuse. The team provides intensive, multi-disciplinary support aimed at improving safety and wellbeing while reducing the need for traditional child protection processes.

What We Offer
Specialised training in parental substance misuse and motivational interviewing, fortnightly reflective group supervision, close support from Lewisham’s Hidden Harm Social Worker, and strong links with substance misuse and adult mental health services. Additional benefits include generous annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Our Vision
Lewisham Children’s Social Care is committed to creating the right conditions for good social work practice to thrive. We focus on family respect and support, clear communication, making a difference in children’s lives, and ensuring young people feel confident about their futures. We use the Signs of Safety practice model and maintain manageable caseloads, regular supervision, and a positive learning culture that promotes reflection and relationship-based practice. Our senior management team is visible and approachable, supporting professional development and career progression.

Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying Social Work practice with frontline safeguarding caseload management.
- Experience working with parents who have complex needs and where there is a risk of significant harm to children.
- Skilled in completing parenting assessments or other assessments for Family Proceedings Court.
- Proficient in using the Signs of Safety practice framework.
- Experience conducting family network meetings to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Understanding of child protection processes, pre-proceedings, and giving evidence in Family Proceedings Court.

About You
- Reflective, innovative, and committed to anti-racist, restorative practice.
- Ability to work under Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and legal frameworks.
- Values communication, feedback, and inclusive, collaborative working.
- Motivates and inspires colleagues, committed to continuous skill development.
- Professionally curious, able to think calmly and thoughtfully.
- Takes responsibility and focuses on solutions with transparency and appreciation.
- Committed to making a positive contribution to the service and community.

Qualifications
- Social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
- Must be at least 2 years post-qualified.
- Role subject to Enhanced DBS check.