Social Worker - Safeguarding

Location: Peckham

Safeguarding Social Worker

London Borough of Southwark

Up to £36 per hour

The Role

Southwark Council is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to provide a systemically-informed service. You will manage complex cases, delivering excellent practice by assessing need and working purposefully with families and support networks to manage risk and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

* Delivering high-quality social work practice and assessing complex needs.

* Working collaboratively with families and professionals to safeguard children.

* Supporting the development of the team through coaching and mentoring of students and NQSWs.

* Managing risk effectively within Southwark's specific practice framework.

* Contributing to a culture of best practice and practitioner confidence.

Requirements

* Substantial experience managing a safeguarding caseload.

* Knowledge of systemic practice and relationship-based social work.

* Ability to mentor less experienced practitioners.

* Active Social Work England registration and a recognized social work degree.

Why Southwark?

* Competitive Pay:
Rates up to £36 per hour.

* Professional Leadership:
Opportunities to support and coach junior staff.

* Practice Quality:
Join a borough committed to an integrated, systemic service