Job Title: Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Wandsworth, UK
Salary: £39,266 – £45,763 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join the Children’s Specialist Services Team in the vibrant borough of Wandsworth. This full-time opportunity offers a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children in need and their families. You will work in a borough known for its friendly community, excellent public amenities, and green spaces—offering a fantastic quality of life without the usual city pressures.
Perks and benefits:
* Competitive Salary: Earn between £39,266 and £45,763 per annum, reflecting your experience and expertise.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements designed to support you and the families you work with.
* Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, learning opportunities, and career progression pathways.
* Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values shared learning and celebrates success.
* Inclusive Workplace: A strong commitment to diversity and equality, encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work.
What you will do:
* Act as the lead professional on specialist statutory cases, including Child Protection, Care Proceedings, and Looked After Children.
* Undertake comprehensive social work responsibilities for children in need and their families, following the APIR framework.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective safeguarding and child-centred planning.
* Build strong partnerships with allied health professionals and social care practitioners across children’s and adults’ services.
* Work collaboratively with schools, children’s centres, and community settings.
* Embed evidence-based practice into day-to-day service delivery.
* Engage positively in supervision, annual appraisal, audits, and peer review processes.
* Support team development by contributing to improvement plans and sharing good practice.
* Develop expertise in managing key risks affecting child welfare.
* Engage preventative and targeted family support services, including voluntary sector partners.
* Maintain accurate electronic case records in line with the Integrated Children’s System.
* Promote the participation of children, young people, and families in decision-making.
* Uphold equality and diversity principles in all aspects of practice.
* Contribute ideas to improve service efficiency, effectiveness, and policy development.
Experience:
* Experience delivering statutory social work services within children’s services.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively across voluntary and statutory agencies.
* Effective use of supervision and appraisal to enhance professional practice.
Qualifications:
* Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification recognised for UK registration.
* Registration with Social Work England is essential.
Wandsworth is an exceptional place to live and work, offering beautiful green spaces, a rich cultural scene, and excellent transport links. It’s a borough where professional ambition and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.
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