This role is subject to a £1,000 Market Supplement and a £1,000 Welcome Payment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Supervising Social Workers in the Fostering Support Team. The successful applicants will be working with foster carers and looked after children as part of a creative fostering service that works with the theories of trauma, attachment and loss, social pedagogy and restorative practice to ensure the best outcomes for children.
In Lambeth, we value and invest in our social workers. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we want reflective, talented Social Workers to assist us in giving the best possible, most helpful support to our most vulnerable children, families and carers. Through our innovative "Children at the Heart of Practice" framework, we are inspiring, resourcing and enabling social workers to undertake great relationship-based social work practice. Key responsibilities include:
Social workers in Lambeth can look forward to accessing training opportunities including a 3-day introduction to systemic practice, specialist training in systemic approaches to working with domestic violence and adolescents, 30 places per year for 1st year accredited systemic training, and funded training to Practice Educator status. All social workers are part of a small team of six, take part in regular group supervision with their team, and receive support from their team-based advanced practitioner.
To apply, your CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Olaitan (Ola) Aregbesola, Service Manager, at OAregbesola@lambeth.gov.uk.
We are looking for dedicated and dependable Supervising Social Workers who have a passion for children and young people and want to focus on great practice that makes real and positive difference for children and young people we support. You will be self-motivated and accustomed to working to deadlines. The ideal candidate will:
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be required to undertake a Cifas check. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.
“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”
In Lambeth, we offer our social workers: