Social Worker

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Wandsworth, UK

Salary: £39,266 – £45,763 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join the Children’s Specialist Services Team in the vibrant borough of Wandsworth. This full-time opportunity offers a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children in need and their families. You will work in a borough known for its friendly community, excellent public amenities, and green spaces—offering a fantastic quality of life without the usual city pressures.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £39,266 and £45,763 per annum, reflecting your experience and expertise.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements designed to support you and the families you work with.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, learning opportunities, and career progression pathways.
• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values shared learning and celebrates success.
• Inclusive Workplace: A strong commitment to diversity and equality, encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work.

What you will do:

• Act as the lead professional on specialist statutory cases, including Child Protection, Care Proceedings, and Looked After Children.
• Undertake comprehensive social work responsibilities for children in need and their families, following the APIR framework.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective safeguarding and child-centred planning.
• Build strong partnerships with allied health professionals and social care practitioners across children’s and adults’ services.
• Work collaboratively with schools, children’s centres, and community settings.
• Embed evidence-based practice into day-to-day service delivery.
• Engage positively in supervision, annual appraisal, audits, and peer review processes.
• Support team development by contributing to improvement plans and sharing good practice.
• Develop expertise in managing key risks affecting child welfare.
• Engage preventative and targeted family support services, including voluntary sector partners.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records in line with the Integrated Children’s System.
• Promote the participation of children, young people, and families in decision-making.
• Uphold equality and diversity principles in all aspects of practice.
• Contribute ideas to improve service efficiency, effectiveness, and policy development.

Experience:

• Experience delivering statutory social work services within children’s services.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Effective use of supervision and appraisal to enhance professional practice.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification recognised for UK registration.
• Registration with Social Work England is essential.

Wandsworth is an exceptional place to live and work, offering beautiful green spaces, a rich cultural scene, and excellent transport links. It’s a borough where professional ambition and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

08-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English