Lambeth - Consultant Social Worker - LAC Team
Join our dedicated team in Lambeth as a Consultant Social Worker in the Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people in care. You will be responsible for carrying out assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring that the needs of children are met in a timely and effective manner. Collaboration with families, external agencies, and other professionals will be key to your role.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans for children in care.
- Providing expert guidance and support to social work staff and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards.
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
- Participating in court proceedings and presenting evidence as required.
To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:
- A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, or equivalent).
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a social work setting, particularly within child protection or looked after children.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for continuous professional development. You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive employee assistance program, and access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you!
Lambeth - Consultant Social Worker - LAC Team
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