Social Worker –Child Protection

Social Worker – FSCP Team
Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid (Minimum 2 Days Office-Based)

Lambeth Council is seeking experienced and passionate Social Workers to join their FSCP Team as part of an improvement journey within Children’s Services. This role is ideal for professionals committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families across the borough.

Role Overview:

  • Manage a caseload of up to 15 children, ensuring high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Respond to challenges and demands with agility, flexibility, and compassion
  • Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Participate in supportive supervision and regular caseload reviews
  • Contribute to the improvement of children’s services in line with Lambeth’s values of being Kind, Accountable, Equitable, and Ambitious

What You’ll Need:

  • Social Work England registration
  • Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in children’s social work
  • Experience in Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children work
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professional and compassionate practice
  • Strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills

Working Arrangements & Benefits:

  • Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the office at least 2 days per week
  • Full-time role, ASAP start
  • Assured TOIL in agreement with line managers
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Induction via the Social Care Academy
  • Agile IT system enabling mobile and flexible working
  • Centralised support for resource requests, allowing more time with families
  • Regular case and personal supervision
  • Opportunity for professional development and career progression
  • Good interface with Contextual Safeguarding Teams, Court Teams, Early Help, and community-based organisations

To find out more about this Social Worker – FSCP Team role in Lambeth, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:

 01635 226350
erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

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