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Social network you want to login/join with: Experienced Social Workers (Various Teams), Londoncol-narrow-left Client:Lambeth Location:London, United Kingdom Job Category:Other - EU work permit required:Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference:27a9c5ca1240 Job Views:14 Posted:28.04.2025 Expiry Date:12.06.2025 col-wide Job Description:Experienced Social Workers (Various Teams) Services: Access and Assessment, Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid working Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children in Lambeth? Does the sound of joining a friendly, compassionate, positive, and supportive social work team appeal to you? Would you like to join a council that invests in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway, aligned with our Lambeth Social Care Academy training? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are recruiting full-time experienced Social Workers to join our children’s social work teams and help achieve positive outcomes for children and their families in Lambeth! In return, you will receive: A competitive starting salary, rising to a maximum of £, pa A £, welcome payment after months A £, pa retention allowance (Assessment, Safeguarding, and Court only) Progression opportunities into team-based Advanced Practitioner, Practice Development, and Consultant Social Worker roles (earning up to £, pa) Flexible working options, including hybrid work and top-range technology A manageable caseload below the inner London average A modern working environment in the award-winning Civic Centre Days of annual leave, increasing with continuous service Access to a comprehensive benefits package Our vision Our Children’s Services aims to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people, fostering an environment that encourages social work innovation and creativity, supported by our Lambeth Social Care Academy. We are committed to social and climate justice, tackling inequalities, and ensuring children and families receive quality services. Our recent Ofsted inspection recognized our momentum and investment in Children’s Services. We are recruiting qualified social workers for the following teams: Children’s Services Teams: Fostering Team (FT) Access and Assessments Service Safeguarding Service Family Support & Child Protection Team (FSCP) Children with Disabilities Team (CWD) Court Team (CT) About the role You will deliver high-quality statutory social work services to children, young people, and their families to promote welfare and safeguard their well-being, aiming to keep children within their families and communities whenever possible. About you As an experienced Social Worker, you will foster an environment that promotes your practice and contributes to positive outcomes. You will work in small, friendly teams, with manageable caseloads, and receive robust learning resources, support from advanced practitioners, tailored training, and opportunities through the Lambeth Social Care Academy. Lambeth is on a journey toward excellence. Your experience will help drive lasting improvements through team collaboration, leadership, and sharing expertise. To be considered, you should: Hold a social work qualification recognized by Social Work England Have completed your ASYE year (note: we have a separate program for newly qualified Social Workers) Be compassionate with an understanding of children and families’ needs Know relevant legislation, guidance, and practices Be an excellent communicator For an informal chat, contact Rina Wood, Principal Social Worker, via email at . How to apply: Click the apply button and complete the online application, clearly demonstrating in your supporting statement how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ at the shortlist stage.#J-18808-Ljbffr