London Borough of Lewisham · London Borough of Lewisham · £58k–£60k
This is a live UK-based role at London Borough of Lewisham, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 22 September 2026. Listed as open until 31 October 2026.
Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction An exciting opportunity is available for a social work qualified Advanced Practitioner. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled and reflective practitioner who is creative and can work with children and their families in an innovative way to ensure they receive the right help at the right time. We are looking for applicants who are motivated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and who have the experience and confidence to work with children with disabilities. What’s the role? You will work in a diversified team including advanced practitioners, social workers and family practitioners. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to manage a focused caseload and oversee duty responsibilities, while actively deputising for the team manager. What’s in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks What we’re looking for We are looking for someone who is an experienced practitioner to help lead our efforts in working with and support children and their families. You will play a crucial role in overseeing and supporting our team of social workers and family practitioners. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, providing supervision and guidance to team members, and working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies. We are looking for a confident, dynamic and forward-thinking practitioner with the expertise and passion to help shape our service and drive positive outcomes for children and their families. Key Responsibilities: Work directly with children and families under child in need, child protection and/or legal framework. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting adolescents. Deputise for the team manager and provide leadership and support to a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to adolescents. Support the team manager to monitor the performance of the team, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes Line supervision for social work apprentices and senior family practitioners. Supervise and mentor team members, offering guidance and support in complex cases. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and be able to inspire, motivate and support the team. You will have excellent technical knowledge and experience of statutory safeguardi…
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