Children's Social Worker

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Southwark Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Social Worker to join our Safeguarding & Family Support team at Southwark Council. As a key member of our team, you will work directly with children and their families to provide a clear and accurate assessment of their needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct interviews, develop observations, and gather information from children, families, and other agencies
  • Devise, implement, and review plans, including protection plans within a child protection framework, care, and pathway plans
  • Ensure all statutory responsibilities are well managed, including visiting children, arranging reviews, and reporting to the court
What We're Looking For

We are looking for a skilled Social Worker with impressive experience of direct social work with children and their families. You will bring:

  • The ability to formulate and implement effective social work interventions
  • Experience of preparing reports and presenting these in contested court proceedings
  • Knowledge and understanding of child development, parenting capacity, environmental issues, and risk and protective factors
  • A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England
  • Recent post-qualifying experience in the UK in a social work role within a statutory setting, working with children and families
About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to shine in an ambitious, well-resourced, well-regarded, and stable social care environment. You will have the chance to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Southwark.



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