London, South East England

Social Worker

Permanent

Reference 2702

Senior Social Worker – Family Help Service
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils | Permanent | Up to £51,127 per annum (DOE)
Full Time | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Retention Bonus Every 2 Years
Social Work England Registration Fee Paid

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are recruiting experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Family Help Service on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking borough committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred support.

About the Role:
You will work as part of the Family Help Service, supporting children and families through early help, safeguarding, and complex care planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex caseloads involving children in need, child protection, and care proceedings.
Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and develop care plans.
Lead multi-agency meetings, including case conferences and legal planning forums.
Provide professional support and mentoring to less experienced staff.
Apply Richmond and Wandsworth’s restorative practice model in all casework.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.

Practice Model:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils use a Restorative Practice approach, working alongside families to build on their strengths while ensuring children’s safety and well-being remain at the heart of every decision.

Requirements:

Social Work England registration
Strong experience in safeguarding, child protection, or family support
Confident managing complex cases and legal processes
Skilled in building positive relationships with families and multi-agency partners

Benefits: