Children's Social Workers – Family Help Service
Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits*
Permanent, Full Time (36 Hours)
Location: Wandsworth, London – Roehampton, Battersea and Tooting Teams
Ofsted Rating: ‘Good’
Additional benefits:
* £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
About the Role
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 work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership.
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 onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one.
Our Approach
We believe in the power of relationships. 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.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with ASYE completed.
* Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings.
* Natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work.
* Champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights.
How We Support You
* You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads.
* Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time.
* You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development.
* 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.
Contact
* Roehampton Team: Ella Brow, Service Manager – ella.brown@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
* Battersea Team: Stephen O'Reilly, Service Manager – stephen.oreilly@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
* Tooting Team: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager – veronica.leigh@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Closing date: 13 May 2026
Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
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. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
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.
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