Job Description

Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Team

Lambeth Council

Pay Rate: £38.50p/h

Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for supporting children and families? Lambeth Council is seeking a dedicated and resilient Locum Social Worker to join their Children’s Assessment Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake assessments of children in need and provide evidence-based interventions to support positive outcomes.

Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external agencies.

Manage a caseload while ensuring high standards of social work practice.

What Lambeth are looking for:

3+ years’ experience in Children’s Assessment Teams (CAT).

Ability to commute to Lambeth (note: no parking on-site).

Ability to attend the office at least twice a week.

Resilience and a commitment to delivering high-quality social work.

What’s on offer:

Lambeth Social Work Academy provides free training to both agency and permanent staff, ensuring you have access to continuous professional development.

Excellent career development opportunities across various services.

Access to a range of resources, including Contextual Safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early Help services, and our network of community-based organisations.

Regular, supportive supervision and a culture of teamwork.

Manageable caseloads to ensure a balanced workload.

Hybrid working with excellent transport links to the office.

A stable and supportive Senior Management Team.

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