Seven Resourcing is recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Child Assessment Team within the London Borough of Lambeth. This is a frontline statutory social work role at PO3 level, acting as lead professional on complex cases involving child protection, care proceedings, and looked after children. The role focuses on safeguarding children, promoting positive outcomes, and supporting families to achieve safe and sustainable change.,

Act as lead practitioner on complex statutory children's social work cases
Manage cases involving child protection, care proceedings, and looked after children
Undertake assessments, care planning, and risk analysis in line with statutory requirements
Apply professional judgement to safeguard children and reduce risk of harm
Work directly with children and families to promote positive change and independence
Attend strategy meetings, case conferences, core groups, and court proceedings
Prepare high-quality written reports for court and statutory meetings
Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated safeguarding interventions
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with council procedures
Supervise and support social work students where applicable (Practice Educator role)

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Significant experience in frontline statutory children's social work
Strong experience in child protection, court work, and looked after children cases
Ability to make sound professional judgements in complex and high-risk situations
Excellent communication, assessment, and report writing skills
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced frontline team environment

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