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Matrix Talent Pooling System
Dates
23rd November 2026 - 22nd February 2027
£28.94 per hour
Location
6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW
Skills
Case Management,
Child Protection,
Multi-agency collaboration,
Risk Assessment,
Legal knowledge,
Child Social Worker

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Children Services Experienced / Senior Social Worker - Level 3 (PO3)

London Borough of Lambeth

Who You Are

A qualified children's social worker with experience in complex, statutory cases such as child protection and care proceedings. You are committed to promoting positive change in children and families' lives through social work methods, models, and tools.

What the job involves

As a Senior Social Worker for the London Borough of Lambeth, you will manage a challenging caseload of children and families, undertaking comprehensive assessments and planning to meet their needs effectively. You will prepare applications and reports for court, engage in collaborative work with allied professionals, develop casework plans in line with legislation, and promote inter-agency working to protect children from harm. Regular participation in training, development activities, and supervision meetings will also be essential tasks.

Skills
  • Complex case management
  • Collaborative work with agencies
  • Child protection investigations
  • Court report preparation
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Knowledge of safeguarding processes