Are you a passionate and qualified Social Worker eager to make a difference in children's lives? If so, we invite you to be part of our forward-thinking, relationship-based practice at Wandsworth. We are committed to delivering outstanding social work services, with a strong focus on empowering families and promoting positive change.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Practice: Our values drive an Outstanding Practice Framework, creating an environment for you to foster meaningful relationships that bring about impactful change.
- Family Safeguarding: You'll work within the best conditions we've ever had to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
- Ethical Interventions: Be part of a team that respects and promotes the rights of children and their families through ethical, relationship-based social work.
Available Roles:
- Brief Intervention Service
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You'll work with families for up to six months, supporting them in creating sustainable change. With small caseloads, regular supervision, and access to specialist support, you will have the time and resources needed to build meaningful relationships with children and their families.
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Key Support Team Includes: Domestic Abuse Specialist, Housing Specialist, SEN Social Worker, Substance Misuse Worker, Practice Specialist, Family Therapist, and more.
- Family Safeguarding Service
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You'll be part of a creative, stable team delivering high-quality, responsive services to families with diverse needs, including child protection, care proceedings, and looked-after children.
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Collaborative Teams: You'll work alongside Children's Social Workers, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse Practitioners across geographical clusters in Roehampton, Battersea, and Tooting.
What You Bring:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England membership and ASYE Year completion.
- Proven experience working across voluntary and statutory agencies, with solid knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Compassion, communication, and collaboration skills, with a "can-do" attitude to support and champion children and families.
How We Support You:
- Small, supportive teams (5 social workers) with manageable caseloads.
- Business support to enhance your workflow.
- Access to extensive training, including Systemic Training, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Practice.
- Active participation in working groups to promote best practices and improve outcomes for families.
- Flexible working arrangements and 40 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
Equality & Diversity Commitment: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils value diversity and are committed to promoting equality and inclusion. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and offer adjustments throughout the recruitment process if needed.
Take the next step in your social work career - apply now and make a difference!