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Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After, LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH
Guardian JobsLondon, England, United Kingdom11 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Job descriptionSupport children who are living with relatives, friends, foster families, prospective adopters, or in children’s homes and semi-independent settings. Build sustainable relationships with children and plan for their permanence, ensuring safety and supporting independence. Conduct regular visits, assessments and review Care Plans; champion and support children and young people in reaching their full potential. Prepare reports and attend court hearings as required. Receive regular supervision and consultations with the Clinical Family Therapy service; work with other social workers, placement support officers, and partner organisations (Health Services, CAMHS, Independent Reviewing Officers). A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with ASYE completed. Previous experience of working with Looked After Children. Confident in knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. Collaborative communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to the work. Champion for children and families, with belief in their potential and rights. Part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff to reduce admin and free up time. Opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Training offer including Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1-3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and more. Clear career progression via panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles; ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a supportive working culture. The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments : £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of probation, and £2,500 after 12 months of employment.
Overview
Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After, LB Richmond Upon Thames & LB Wandsworth role at Guardian Jobs.
Salary : Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + Benefits
Permanent
- Full Time (36 Hours)
- Wandsworth, London
Ofsted Rating : ’Good’
Responsibilities
Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience
How We Support You
If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, and want to do it in a place that values your passion, practice and purpose – apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact :
Eric Mensah, Service Manager - Children Looked After and Fostering
eric.mensah@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Closing date : 28th September 2025
Please note , applications are reviewed daily and interviews are scheduled regularly. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and promoting equality and diversity. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all posts may require a DBS check. We offer benefits such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.
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