Social Worker (Contextual Safeguarding)

We are working hard to make Lambeth one of the safest places for children, young people and young adults to grow, develop and thrive. We know that risk outside of the home is one of the biggest challenges we face and we are looking for a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Support Team. This is a unique opportunity to help us deliver our vision and be part of an energetic driving force for improving our responses to children, young people and young adults at risk of harm outside the home, throughout the Local Authority and safeguarding partnership.

Our recent Ofsted report recognised the positive steps we are making in this area and there is real momentum to drive forward change. The Social Workers within the Support Team are core roles within our Contextual Safeguarding/ Risk outside the home Service. You will be experienced in both front‑line Social Work and have a good knowledge of Contextual Safeguarding, confident in underpinning your work with a trauma‑informed and systemic approach.

The postholder will need the confidence and credibility to work with multiple stakeholders, build strong partnerships to meet the needs and expectations of a diverse borough. You will have experience of completing assessments and producing dynamic plans which seek to reduce risk to young people. In this role you will both case hold and have the opportunity to undertake direct work with children and young people across the borough where there is risk outside of the home.

How to Apply

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application. You will also need to demonstrate your experience and knowledge of risk outside of the home in your supporting statement. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Advert Closing Date: 24th of May at midnight.

Contact Information

For further information and an informal conversation please contact Service Manager Kath Hunt at khunt@lambeth.gov.uk.

Equality and Diversity

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.