Lead Social Worker – Residential Family Centre

Fair Ways; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Health and Support

Growth and Development

Wellbeing Matters

Recognition and Rewards

Supportive Community

Job summary

Fair Ways in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support our Residential Family Centres. You will assess and monitor families during 12-week stays, manage safeguarding concerns, and work with multi-agency partners to ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

You will line manage a small team, provide reflective supervision, and contribute to ongoing professional development. A driving license and DBS enhanced disclosure are required; right to work in the UK must be demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification as a registered social worker.
• Solid understanding of Child Protection legislation and safeguarding.
• Experience leading a team and improving service delivery.
• Experience writing robust parenting assessments for court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and observing residents to deliver high-quality care.
• Safeguarding management to keep children and adults safe.
• Provide supervision and training to junior staff.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and communicate clear recommendations.
• Build strong professional relationships with parents and agencies.
• Write parenting assessment reports for courts and maintain updates.
• Model trauma-informed practice and support transitions into the community.
• Support development of new initiatives and continuous professional growth.
• Engage in self-assessment, supervision, and ongoing training.

Skills

Leadership

Child protection knowledge

Report writing

Education

Registered social worker (degree level)

Job description

Fair Ways in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support our Residential Family Centres. You will assess and monitor families during 12-week stays, manage safeguarding concerns, and work with multi-agency partners to ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

You will line manage a small team, provide reflective supervision, and contribute to ongoing professional development. A driving license and DBS enhanced disclosure are required; right to work in the UK must be demonstrated.