At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multi-disciplinary team to support children and families in need.
- Company: Innovative Families First Contact Point dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of empathy, resilience, and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while working collaboratively with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and significant experience in social work roles.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 46000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our innovative Families First Contact Point (FFCP).
The role is crucial within a multi‑disciplinary team, making key decisions about the right help and support for children and families using the Lewisham Family Help Continuum of Need.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen all contacts using the RAG rating system and conduct triage work, including information gathering and MASH checks.
- Visit families to complete Family Help assessments and coordinate appropriate support.
- Make professional judgments on risk and need, determining whether statutory intervention is required or community‑based resources are sufficient.
- Work collaboratively with a co‑located multi‑disciplinary team to reduce duplication and hand‑offs for families.
- Use relational, strengths‑based, trauma‑informed, anti‑racist, restorative and Signs of Safety approaches to deliver interventions.
- Key Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Significant experience in social work, including senior or supervisory roles.
- Experience working in Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH) and conducting comprehensive assessments.
- Knowledge of the Family Help Continuum of Need and contact/assessment services.
- Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, organisational and time‑management abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
- Personal Attributes
- Empathetic, compassionate and motivated to help others.
- Resilient, able to handle challenging situations with professionalism.
- Adaptable and open to new ideas and approaches.
- Committed to effective, balanced communication and active feedback.
- Inclusive collaboration, strengths‑based practice and a solutions‑focused mindset.
- Professional curiosity and a responsible, positive contribution to the team.
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Childrens Senior SW - (Family Support & Safeguarding) in Catford employer: Lewisham
Lewisham is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With a focus on health promotion and chronic disease management, staff have the opportunity to grow their clinical skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. The location provides a vibrant environment, fostering collaboration within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing patient care.
