Senior Social Worker
Directorate Children and Young People
Sound Byte
The Lewisham looked after children and leaving care service was rated good. Come and join us to ensure that our children receive an outstanding service.
The role
We currently have 1 vacancy within the looked after children and leaving care service.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a senior social worker with the following attributes:
to assess and manage cases with complexity including risks related to CSE and missing episodes
to support social workers and social work students in a supervisory capacity
to provide mentoring and leadership in the absence of the team manager
to take a lead role within the team on an area of specialism
ideally, to hold a practice educator qualification.
A social work qualification and registration with HCPC is essential.
In return, we'll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Further information
For an informal discussion, please contact Maxine Thompson on or Victoria Harrison on .
To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please click the 'Visit Website' button and search council vacancies.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Closing date: 1st May 2017, 11:59pm
Interview and Test Date: 11th and 12th May 2017
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to a DBS check.
Sound Byte
The Lewisham looked after children and leaving care service was rated good. Come and join us to ensure that our children receive an outstanding service.
The role
We currently have 1 vacancy within the looked after children and leaving care service.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a senior social worker with the following attributes:
to assess and manage cases with complexity including risks related to CSE and missing episodes
to support social workers and social work students in a supervisory capacity
to provide mentoring and leadership in the absence of the team manager
to take a lead role within the team on an area of specialism
ideally, to hold a practice educator qualification.
A social work qualification and registration with HCPC is essential.
In return, we'll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Further information
For an informal discussion, please contact Maxine Thompson on or Victoria Harrison on .
To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please click the 'Visit Website' button and search council vacancies.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Closing date: 1st May 2017, 11:59pm
Interview and Test Date: 11th and 12th May 2017
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to a DBS check.