CSW Senior Social Worker/Specialist Social Worker (Pledge)
Southwark Council
7th September 2026 - 22nd February 2027
£28.67 per hour
132 Queens Road (QR1), Southwark, SE152HP
Communication
Assessment
Risk Assessment
Experience
Safety planning
Child Social Worker
Role
Who You Are
This role is for a Senior Social Worker with at least 5 years of post-qualified experience. You must have completed your ASYE and have at least 3 years in a permanent social worker role, particularly in an Assessment Team.
What the job involves
You will join the Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House, working within an Assessment Team that operates on a rota every 5 weeks. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking assessments of children and their families
- Conducting home visits to perform direct work with children
- Carrying out section 47 enquiries
- Conducting risk assessment and safety planning
You are expected to attend the office at least 3 days a week.
Skills
- 5+ years post-qualified experience
- Completion of ASYE
- Experience in an Assessment Team
- Strong assessment skills
- Risk assessment and safety planning