Childrens Senior SW - (Family Support & Safeguarding)
Lewisham Council
Who You Are
We are seeking a qualified Social Worker with a current Social Work England registration. You should have experience working in Children's Social Care, including handling Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases. Demonstrable experience with court work, risk assessment, and safeguarding legislation is essential. You have worked with families dealing with parental substance misuse and mental health issues, using Motivational Interviewing and strengths-based practices effectively. Strong skills in assessment, communication, and multi-agency collaboration are vital, as well as the ability to manage complex cases and deliver positive outcomes.
What the Job Involves
Your role will involve working within a multidisciplinary team to support children and families facing complex safeguarding issues. You will conduct statutory assessments, develop safeguarding plans, and manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and PLO cases. Preparing statements and care plans for court and attending hearings is required. Using Motivational Interviewing, you will work with families to foster sustainable change, collaborating with various agencies, and maintaining accurate case records.
Skills
- Current Social Work England registration
- Experience with Children's Social Care procedures
- Court work and legal proceedings expertise
- Risk assessment and safeguarding knowledge
- Motivational Interviewing proficiency
- Strong assessment and analytical skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Complex caseload management