Senior Social Worker – FSCP Team

Senior Social Worker – FSCP Team

Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid (2 Days Office-Based)

Lambeth is on an improvement journey and is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Family Support & Child Protection (FSCP) Team. You’ll need at least three years’ post-qualified experience and the ability to work with pace, compassion, and resilience while supporting children and families across the borough. Lambeth is looking for practitioners who are flexible, agile, and confident in managing complex safeguarding work.

The borough is committed to a culture built on being Kind, Accountable, Equitable, and Ambitious.

What You’ll Need:

  • Social Work England Registration
  • Social Work Qualification
  • Minimum of 3 years' post-ASYE experience
  • Strong safeguarding, CIN, and CP practice experience
  • Ability to work with pace and respond to complex challenges
  • Willingness to attend the office at least twice per week

What Lambeth Offers:

  • Accessible, stable, and supportive leadership
  • Flexi working arrangements agreed with line managers
  • Guaranteed TOIL (where agreed)
  • Hybrid model with a minimum of 2 office days
  • Comprehensive induction via the Social Care Academy
  • Agile IT systems allowing work from various settings
  • Centralised support for resource requests
  • Regular case and personal supervision
  • Caseloads capped at around 15 children
  • Risk sharing through panels chaired by senior managers
  • Free training opportunities for both agency and permanent workers
  • Strong multi-agency partnerships across safeguarding services

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – FSCP role in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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