Social Worker or Senior - Family Help Service. Job in Wandsworth Education & Training Jobs

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Local Authority in South London seeks passionate Children's Social Workers to join their Family Help Service. The role offers competitive remuneration, a welcoming approach to professional development, and a supportive environment dedicated to addressing family needs. With strong leadership and a focus on inclusion, this opportunity promises a meaningful career in children's services.

Benefits

5,000 welcome bonus

1,000 retention payment every 2 years

Fully funded training

Opportunities for advancement

Regular supervision and reflective spaces

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Workers with experience in frontline children's social care.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-ASYE experience required.
• Confidence in demonstrating impactful practice.

Responsibilities

• Support families experiencing Domestic Abuse, Neglect, and Substance Misuse.
• Engage in systemic and practice-based approaches.
• Navigate multi-agency partnerships for holistic support.

Skills

Compassion

Reflective Practice

Communication

Social Work Skills

Education

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers - Family Help Service
South London Local Authority - Children's Services
Salary: Up to 51,127 per annum (subject to experience)
Plus: 5,000 welcome bonus and 1,000 retention payment every 2 years
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours per week)
Ofsted Rating: Good

Join a Service That Invests in You

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking Family Help Service where relationship-based, strengths-led practice is at the core of everything they do.

The service offers:

• A focus on supporting families experiencing Domestic Abuse, Neglect, and Substance Misuse

• A separate Adolescents Service managing CSE and contextual safeguarding

• Systemic practice embedded across the teams, with fully funded training over 2, 3 or 4 years

• Progression panels every other month to support development into Senior and Advanced Practitioner roles

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week from home)

• Duty on a rota basis every four weeks

You'll be part of a stable, experienced team with support from business staff and access to multi-agency partners including adult mental health, domestic abuse and substance misuse practitioners. In-house family therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams also support practice.

Why Join?

• Strong leadership with a clear and ambitious vision for children's services

• A service built around values of inclusion, impact and learning

• Clear commitment to Anti-Racist Practice, with candidates expected to demonstrate awareness and alignment

• Interview approach focused on values and your real impact with families - not just process knowledge

• Opportunities for regular supervision, reflective spaces and practitioner forums

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Workers with current Social Work England registration

• A minimum of 2 years' post-ASYE experience in frontline children's social care

• Confidence in explaining how your practice makes a difference to children and families

• Compassionate professionals committed to learning and professional growth

Apply now and build your career in a service committed to long-term development, strong leadership and meaningful change for children and families.

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