JOB-20241107-791d94d2
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.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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