Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Profession: Social Worker – Children’s Social Care
Specialism: UASC / Looked After Children
Location: Lambeth, UK
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract: Ongoing
Pay Rate: £TBC per hour

Join us as a Social Worker within the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team in Lambeth, where you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the community. This ongoing opportunity offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time working options, enabling you to make a lasting impact while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Deliver Systemic Social Work Practice: Implement positive change in complex cases using systemic methods, tools, and evidence-based approaches.

Lead Professional Judgement: Provide oversight on risk, need, and care planning while ensuring all decisions align with statutory and policy frameworks.

Comprehensive Assessments: Complete detailed assessments of children’s needs, strengths, risks, and cultural considerations, developing SMART plans for effective support.

Multi-Agency

Collaboration:

Work closely with partner agencies—including education, health, immigration, and voluntary services—to ensure holistic care and protection.

Safeguarding Leadership: Lead on safeguarding enquiries, ensuring children’s safety is prioritised and interventions are timely and proportionate.

Case Management: Manage a varied caseload involving complex trauma, asylum processes, cultural needs, and multi-agency coordination.

Advocacy & Support: Champion the voices of young people, ensuring their wishes and feeling shape their care and support plans.

Part Time / Full Time: Choose working hours that align with your lifestyle, personal commitments, and wellbeing.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate that reflects your experience, skill, and commitment.

Career Development: Access comprehensive training and CPD opportunities to strengthen your expertise in UASC and safeguarding practice.

Healthy Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support your productivity and wellbeing.

Supportive Team Environment: Join a passionate team committed to high-quality children’s social care and collaborative practice.

Lambeth is one of London’s most vibrant and culturally rich boroughs, offering an inspiring environment to live and work. With excellent transport links, diverse communities, lively neighbourhoods, and strong local services, it’s a fantastic place for social workers who thrive in dynamic, impactful settings. Enjoy the unique blend of urban culture, community spirit, and rewarding professional opportunities.

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