Qualified Social Worker (Children's Services)

Manage a complex caseload involving multi-agency input, high-risk factors and challenging family dynamics.

Complete robust assessments, care planning and reviews using evidence-informed practice.

Lead safeguarding enquiries and coordinate multi-agency responses.

Prepare high-quality reports and represent the Council in court proceedings.

Build strong, collaborative relationships with partner agencies.

Use reflective supervision to maintain resilience and high-quality decision-making.

Mentor and support less experienced staff where required.

"To undertake and devise in-depth and robust assessments… and formulate recommendations for support plans."
"To prepare applications and reports for court and to represent the Council at court."

Lambeth Council is recruiting Experienced / Senior Social Workers (PO3) with FSCP experience only to deliver high-quality statutory social work across complex child protection, care proceedings and looked-after children cases. You will lead on assessments, planning and interventions using systemic practice to create meaningful, sustainable change for children and families.

The role requires strong professional judgement, confidence working autonomously, and the ability to influence positive outcomes in high-need, multi-agency environments.

"To implement positive change in complex cases… using systemic social work methods, models and tools."
"Act in the role of the lead professional… particularly child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases.", Qualified Social Worker with HCPC/SWE registration.

Significant post-qualification experience in statutory children's social care.

Proven ability to manage complex and high-risk cases.

Strong understanding of legislation, statutory guidance and systemic practice.

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

"Extensive experience of successfully managing the most complex and challenging cases."
"Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of legislation, statutory regulations and Government guidance."

Core Behaviours
Relationship-based, compassionate practice.

Reflective, analytical thinking and sound professional judgement.

Effective communication and emotionally intelligent use of supervision.

Commitment to equality, dignity and respectful practice.

"Approach families with empathy, compassion and creativity."
"Make good and emotionally intelligent use of supervision."