Senior Social Worker – Multi-Agency Child Protection Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible Hours

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Senior Social Worker in Lewisham is sought to join the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. You will manage a complex caseload including Child Protection, Child in Need, and care proceedings, delivering safeguarding assessments and timely interventions.

This ongoing role offers flexible full or part-time hours with hybrid working, a competitive hourly rate, and opportunities for professional development through varied training and inter-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• ASYE completed.
• CPD related to safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex child protection caseload incl. PLO and care proceedings.
• Lead Strategy Discussions and multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Collaborate with Family Help for assessments and safety planning.
• Provide safeguarding advice and quality assurance to colleagues.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Assessment & Intervention

Multi-agency collaboration

Professional communication

Education

Social Work degree

ASYE

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Multi-Agency Child Protection Team

Job Title:
Senior Social Worker – Multi-Agency Child Protection Team

Specialism:
Children’s Social Care

Location:
Lewisham, UK

Type:
Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time

Embark on an adventurous career journey with us as a Senior Social Worker within our vibrant Multi-Agency Child Protection Team in Lewisham. This ongoing opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £38.11, ideal for a skilled professional seeking full or part-time flexibility. Dive into a role that promises variety, impact, and growth within the dynamic field of children’s social care.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid work: Depending on duty rotation, expect to enjoy the best of both worlds with approximately 40 to 50 percent of your time spent in the office and the rest from the comfort and convenience of home.
• Flexible Hours: Tailor your schedule to achieve the perfect work-life balance whether you opt for full-time or part-time work.
• Professional Development: Expand your expertise and advance your career with continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with a diverse team of professionals and agencies, building invaluable connections.

What you will do

• Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection, Child in Need, Public Law Outline (PLO), and care proceedings cases, addressing significant safeguarding concerns.
• Lead and contribute to Strategy Discussions, Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection Conferences, and multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Collaborate with Family Help practitioners to deliver effective assessments, interventions, and safety planning for children and families.
• Provide professional consultation, quality assurance, and safeguarding advice to colleagues and partner agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree or Master’s Degree in Social Work or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Successfully completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Show evidence of continuous professional development related to safeguarding practice.

Registration and Compliance

• Maintaining current registration with Social Work England (SWE).

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience within frontline children’s safeguarding services.
• Demonstrate significant experience managing Child Protection and court-related cases.
• Deep experience working within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.

Lewisham is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a bustling community with a rich cultural scene and excellent transport links. This area offers the perfect blend of urban living and green spaces, making it a wonderful choice for both work and leisure. Join us and make a meaningful impact in a thriving community.