Children's SSW - C&F Team - Southwark

Reference: 666930

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Children and Families team supporting children, young people and their families across a diverse urban community. You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments, developing effective plans and ensuring that children’s welfare, safety and voices remain at the centre of all decisions. The role involves working with families experiencing complex needs, including safeguarding concerns, neglect, domestic abuse, emotional wellbeing difficulties and challenges affecting parenting capacity.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory social work activity in line with relevant legislation, guidance and professional standards; assessing risk and protective factors; preparing reports for meetings and legal proceedings; and contributing to child protection conferences, reviews, looked-after children processes and care planning. You will build positive working relationships with children, parents, carers and partner agencies, coordinating support with education, health, police and other services. You will be expected to maintain accurate and timely records, communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and ensure that interventions are purposeful, proportionate and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Participation in duty arrangements and other team responsibilities may also be required.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the appropriate professional regulator. You should have relevant experience of statutory children’s social work, including child protection, assessment, care planning and direct work with children and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and a commitment to anti-discriminatory and strengths-based practice. You will be resilient, organised and confident when working with risk and complexity, while remaining compassionate and solution-focused. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development are essential. A valid enhanced background check will be required before appointment.

From £299.55
Per day
Added 14/10/2026
Reference: 666930

Children's SSW - C&F Team - Southwark

London, England, United Kingdom Temporary Children and families

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