Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service (Tooting)

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Ofsted Rating: ‘Outstanding’ 5,000 welcome bonus* and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service - for permanent staff only) ~ Payment of Social Work England registration fee ~ Plus more – view our Children’s Services offer here. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives.Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing – and so is our team.In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job – you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible.This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production.You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values – whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won’t be working alone.You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose – apply now. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. *The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments: the first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment.