In Lambeth we put children and their families at the heart of our practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our children and families. You will be joining an ambitious, passionate, and committed leadership team working at pace to create the conditions for effective social work to flourish and for all our children to receive a good service.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to support the Agency Decision Making Process and ensure statutory requirements are met whilst managing fostering panels effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with panel chairpersons and service managers to deliver high-quality fostering services. Key responsibilities include:
Lambeth promotes Systemic approaches to working with families and communities. By embedding systemic values in our innovative 'Children at the Heart of Practice' framework, we are inspiring, resourcing and enabling social workers to undertake impactful relationship-based practice.
For any queries about this vacancy, please contact Olaitan (Ola) Aregbesola on Tel. 020 7926 2677 or Email: OAregbesola@Lambeth.gov.uk. Click the 'Apply' button and complete an online application form explicitly evidencing in the Supporting Statement field how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage, along with uploading your CV. Please note we operate an anonymised application process - if you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.
We are looking for an experienced and Social Work qualified professional with a current SWE registration, that is able to demonstrate their knowledge and experience of working with fostering panel. You are expected to demonstrate and role model responses and decisions in the best interests of children, young people, and families by using 'role generosity' when considering service / team / practitioner remits. The ideal candidate will:
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. 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.
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: