Parental Substance Misuse Specialist Social Worker. Job in Wandsworth Education & Training Jobs

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization in Wandsworth is looking for a Parental Substance Misuse Specialist Social Worker. This role involves providing expert guidance and training to professionals while supporting families affected by substance misuse. You will work closely with various agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, ensuring that safeguarding practices are upheld and families receive the necessary support for recovery and stability.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience supporting families affected by substance misuse.
• Strong assessment skills to understand risk and parenting capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on parental substance misuse effects.
• Deliver training to social workers and partner agencies.
• Participate in multi-agency child protection meetings.

Skills

Training

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Parental Substance Misuse Specialist Social Worker - Wandsworth
Up to 51,127 per annum Permanent Full-Time (36 Hours)
Ofsted: Good Location: Wandsworth, London

Are you passionate about supporting families and making a real difference in the lives of children affected by parental substance misuse?

Wandsworth Children's Services is seeking a Parental Substance Misuse Specialist Social Worker to join their committed multi-disciplinary team. You'll play a key role in improving outcomes for vulnerable children by providing expert guidance, training and direct support to families where substance misuse is a factor.

About the Role:

As a Specialist Social Worker, you'll deliver high-quality consultation, training, and support on the impact of parental substance misuse. Working closely with children's social care professionals and key partners, your input will strengthen safeguarding practice and help families work toward recovery and stability.

You will:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on the effects of parental substance misuse on children.

• Deliver impactful training to social workers and partner agencies.

• Collaborate with professionals in mental health, domestic abuse, and child exploitation to ensure coordinated and effective interventions.

• Participate in multi-agency child protection meetings and help shape safety plans.

• Stay up-to-date with current legislation, research, and best practices in substance misuse.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

• In-depth experience supporting families affected by substance misuse, ideally within child protection.

• Excellent knowledge of substance misuse patterns, parenting impact, and intervention models.

• Strong assessment skills to understand risk, parenting capacity and readiness for change.

• The ability to train, influence and collaborate effectively with a range of professionals.

If you're ready to bring your specialist knowledge to a forward-thinking borough and be part of a team striving for better outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or