ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You will hold social work qualification with Social Work England membership and have completed your ASYE Year.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working across voluntary and statutory agencies with applied knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
• An excellent communicator and collaborator who is compassionate and understands the needs of children and young people.
• A ‘can do’ attitude coupled with creativity, you will be a champion for children and families and support them with hope, self-esteem and potential.
  If you meet the above criteria and can inspire, encourage and lead excellent social work practice to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people – we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
  For an informal discussion about the role please contact Veronica Leigh, Service Manager – veronica.leigh@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
  Closing date:15 June 2025
  Shortlisting date: w/c 16 June 2025
  Interview date: w/c 23 June 2025

Our newly formed Family Help Service has a stable, knowledgeable and creative team. Social workers benefit from small teams, regular supervision and a caseload that allows them to spend time with children and young people building relationships and building on their strengths and those of their wider family network. You will be a valued member of our team and encouraged to be a leader and champion of exemplary practice.
Our Family Help model aims to support children and their families through consistent relationships and skilled interventions, rooted in systemic practice. You will lead a team of Social Workers who work with families to co-produce child and family assessments, and build family led plans under Child in Need and Child Protection frameworks, as well as in care proceedings.
You will work alongside co-located Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Practitioners. We have in-house family therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams, as well as a range of opportunities for progression.