Senior Social Worker
CV-LibraryLambethcontractPosted: 26 May 2026
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Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families.
The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support.
Working Pattern:
2 days per week in the office
Hybrid working arrangement
In this role, you will:
Manage a complex caseload of children and families
Undertake Child and Family Assessments
Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions
Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings
Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings
Attend and contribute to conferences, reviews, panels, and legal meetings
Promote relationship-based and evidence-informed practice
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Recent experience within an Assessment Team
Strong safeguarding, court work, and assessment experience
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Assessment role in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)
Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families.
The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support.
Working Pattern:
2 days per week in the office
Hybrid working arrangement
In this role, you will:
Manage a complex caseload of children and families
Undertake Child and Family Assessments
Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions
Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings
Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings
Attend and contribute to conferences, reviews, panels, and legal meetings
Promote relationship-based and evidence-informed practice
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Recent experience within an Assessment Team
Strong safeguarding, court work, and assessment experience
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Assessment role in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)