Social Worker - Children And Young People Team in Lewisham, London

Locum Social Worker – Children and Young People Team
Location: Lewisham
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Pay Rate: To be confirmed (dependent on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Social Worker to join the Children and Young People Team in Lewisham on a locum basis. This role plays a vital part in ensuring children in residential care, supported accommodation, fostering, kinship care, and under Special Guardianship Orders receive safe, stable, and high-quality support.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Flexibility: Maintain work-life balance with adaptable working arrangements.

• Professional Development: Access training and workshops to enhance your expertise and career progression.

• Competitive Pay: Hourly rate reflective of your experience and professional contribution.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a range of professionals across children’s services, broadening your knowledge and connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality assurance reviews across Care Resources services, focusing on standards and outcomes.

• Monitor compliance with statutory duties, regulatory frameworks, and internal quality standards.

• Evaluate provider performance and recommend evidence-based improvements.

• Develop and follow up on action plans with service providers to ensure measurable progress.

• Promote placement stability and safeguard children’s welfare through consistent oversight.

• Lead Quality Assurance visits and oversee placement officers where required.

• Prepare and present detailed reports outlining findings, outcomes, and thematic learning points.

About You

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in safeguarding, quality assurance, and assessment.

• Background in fostering, kinship care, SGO, residential, or placement services.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with confidence in offering professional challenge.

• Committed to amplifying children’s voices and ensuring their needs remain central to all practice.

Why Work in Lewisham

Lewisham offers a vibrant, diverse community with excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong sense of local identity. It provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for social work professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people.

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