Senior Social Worker - Lead in Multi-Agency Child Protection

London Borough of Lewisham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding practice, excellent communication skills, and experience in supervising teams. This vital role influences social work practices and ensures the safety of children in the community. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous holidays and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Subsidised gym memberships

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualifying experience in frontline safeguarding practice.
• Experience working with families in PLO and care proceedings.
• Experience in supervising or developing less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team.
• Chair or attend all strategy discussions and child protection conferences.
• Work effectively across multi-agency partnership for child safeguarding.

Skills

Communication

Team management

Safeguarding practice

Child protection knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

Job description

A local authority in London is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding practice, excellent communication skills, and experience in supervising teams. This vital role influences social work practices and ensures the safety of children in the community. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous holidays and flexible working options.