Children's Social Worker (Safeguarding & Family Support Service)

Southwark Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is looking for a qualified Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding & Family Support team. This full-time role involves building relationships with children and families and managing child protection plans. Ideal candidates have a social work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and experience in direct interventions. The position offers extensive support, training opportunities, and a robust management structure.

Benefits

Welcome Payment of £2,500

Retention payment of £3,000 per year for two years

Professional development & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and risk/protective factors.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Manage child protection plans and be the driving force for change.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and Team Managers.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking to recruit social workers for our Safeguarding & Family Support Service and help play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. If you're a qualified social worker with a passion for empowering children and families, we want to hear from you!

This role is full time, 36 hours per week.

About us:

Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them”.

About the team:

You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families.

We want you to thrive in your role whilst being supported through regular one to one and group supervisions alongside having access to key development and training opportunities to grow as a social worker.

About the role:

We aspire to keep your caseloads manageable, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the children and families who need it most. As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you will:

• Build positive relationships and work directly with children, their families and partner agencies – all under the guidance of our experienced Team Managers.
• Run child in need and child protection plans, tailored to each child's unique needs and be the driving force behind positive change.
• Experience of CP, CIN and Court work.

For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of the advert.

About you:

• Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification
• Have passed your ASYE year
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Have knowledge of childcare legislation, child development, and risk/protective factors
• Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality

How we can support you:

We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We have Family Support Workers, a Keeping Families Together team, a Parenting Assessment Team that conducts specialised court assessments and a SWIFT / clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.

We also have Practice Group Coordinators offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.

Pay and rewards:

In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:

• For roles in our Assessment & Intervention and Safeguarding & Family Support teams, we are offering for a time limited period a Welcome Payment of £2,500 for joining Southwark, followed by a retention payment of £3,000 per year for your first two years, and £4,000 after three years.
• Strong supportive senior management team
• Regular one to one supervision
• Professional development & training opportunities