Children's SW - LAC Team - London Borough of Sutton
We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Looked After Children (LAC) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families, helping them to achieve stability, security and positive outcomes.
You will manage a varied caseload of children looked after by the local authority, completing high-quality assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing care plans. You will undertake statutory visits, contribute to looked-after reviews, prepare clear reports and ensure that each child’s voice, wishes and feelings remain central to planning and decision-making.
The role will involve working closely with foster carers, residential providers, birth families, schools, health professionals, independent reviewing officers and other agencies. You will support permanence planning, including reunification, special guardianship, adoption and other long-term arrangements, while ensuring that safeguarding responsibilities are met. You will also promote children’s education, health, emotional wellbeing, identity and contact arrangements, intervening promptly where risks or concerns arise.
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children and families in a statutory social care setting is essential, ideally with experience of looked-after children, care planning and court or permanence work. You will have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice, alongside the ability to analyse complex information and make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
We are looking for a confident and resilient practitioner with excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills. You will be able to build effective relationships, work collaboratively across professional networks and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, corporate parenting responsibilities and improving outcomes for children is essential. Regular supervision, professional development and support will be provided to help you succeed in this important role.
Children's SW - LAC Team - London Borough of Sutton
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