Children Social Worker 2 yrs +
Lewisham Council
19th October 2026 - 11th January 2027
£27 per hour
1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU
Child Social Worker
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced social worker with a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families. You have experience or a willingness to work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and support Care Leavers in transition.
What the Job Involves
The role involves providing a statutory social work service, including assessment, intervention, case planning, and review, suitable for the Children Looked After (16+) and the Corporate Parenting service. You will manage allocated cases and produce case reports for various audiences. The job requires compliance with relevant policies and legislation, maintaining effective relationships with internal and external contacts, and participating in supervision and training.
Skills
- Statutory social work knowledge
- Case management
- Report writing
- Compliance with legislation
- Effective communication
- Commitment to safeguarding