Children’s Social Workers – Family Help Service
Permanent, Full Time (36 Hours). Location: Wandsworth, London. Teams: Roehampton, Battersea & Tooting. Salary: Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits*.
Additional Benefits
- £5,000 welcome bonus* and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service – for permanent staff only)
- Payment of Social Work England registration fee
- Plus more – view our Children’s Services offer.
About The Role
In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job – you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions.
You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one.
Our Approach
We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co‑production.
You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values – whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings.
You won’t be working alone. You will be part of a multi‑agency team that includes Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in‑house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely.
Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE.
- Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings.
- A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work.
- A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights.
How We Support You
- Part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads.
- Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time.
- Opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development.
- Training offer: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma‑Informed Practice, Leadership Development and more.
- Clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways.
- Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Flexible working
- Generous pension plan
- Welcome bonus paid in two instalments: £2,500 after 6 months of successful completion of your probation period and £2,500 after 12 months of employment.
Closing Date
14 June 2026
Equalities Statement
Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
Disability Confident Employer
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
Safeguarding, Rights and Compliance
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as such, appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Application Information
We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications are reviewed on a daily basis and interviews are scheduled regularly.
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