Social Workers / Senior - Children Looked After - Ackerman Pierce : Job Details

Children’s Social Workers / Senior – Children Looked After Salary: Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + Benefits*Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours per week)Location: Wandsworth, LondonOfsted Rating:GoodBenefits

• £5,000 welcome bonus*
• £1,000 retention bonus every 2 years (permanent staff only)
• Payment of Social Work England registration fee
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Plus more – view our Children’s Services offer

Make a Difference in Wandsworth Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures?Join our Children Looked After service, where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll empower children and young people to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive.We are looking for motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring creativity, compassion and confidence to a service where your work truly matters.About the Role As a (Senior) Social Worker, you will join one of three Children Looked After Teams, each led by a Team Manager and supported by Systemic Practitioners and Specialist Practitioners.You will:

• Support children living with relatives, foster families, adopters, or in residential/semi-independent settings.
• Build and sustain relationships, ensuring safety, permanence and independence planning.
• Conduct visits, assessments and Care Plan reviews.
• Represent children’s voices, championing their rights and potential.
• Prepare reports and attend court hearings where required.

You’ll receive regular supervision, consultation with Clinical Family Therapy services, and work closely with health, CAMHS, Independent Reviewing Officers and other partners.What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration (ASYE completed).
• Experience working with Looked After Children.
• Strong practice knowledge across statutory and voluntary settings.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and championing children’s rights.

How We Support You

• Manageable caseloads in small teams of five Social Workers.
• Dedicated business support to reduce admin.
• Access to advanced training including Systemic Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Motivational Interviewing and Leadership Development.
• Clear career progression routes to Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner.
• A vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking working culture with excellent transport links.

Apply Now If you’re ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, join Wandsworth and start your next chapter.Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on or