Consultant Social Worker

Consultant Social Worker

Salary: PO5

£52,674 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa incl. LW

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Why Lambeth:

1. Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
2. Competitive Salaries
3. Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
4. 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
5. Hybrid/Flexible working
6. Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
7. Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
8. Discounts at local restaurants
9. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms

About Frontline

Frontline is a charity working with social workers like you to make life better for children at risk of harm. We have partnered with your local authority to recruit and train new social workers through Approach Social Work: our three year masters programme.

You can also visit our Website for more information.

Job description

A Consultant Social Worker (CSW) manages and supports a hub of five participants in their first year on Approach Social Work. As a CSW you will remain in practice while developing new skills as a manager, leader and practice educator.

•Manage a hub of five Approach participants, who are undertaking their Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.
•Be the named case holder of all children and families assigned to your hub, holding responsibility for ensuring statutory requirements of the hub’s cases are complied with and holding responsibility for decisions in case work.
•Hold regular one-to-one supervision with the participants in your hub.
•Manage the workflow and allocation of work in your hub.
•Ensure practice assessments are completed and deadlines are met by your hub.
•Provide ongoing support and guidance to your hub.
•Support your participants to apply their learning with children and families.
•Regularly observe your hub in their direct work with families, giving developmental feedback.
•Track and report on each participant’s progress through the programme.

What will I get from the role?

The Consultant Social Worker position offers the opportunity to:
•Step up to a management-level role without leaving practice.
•Access to a high-quality systemic training programme.
•Demonstrate through a portfolio of work that you meet the Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stage 2).
•Receive support and mentoring from one of Frontline's practice tutors.
•Influence and shape practice and practice education, across your local authority.

Click HERE to learn more about the Consultant Social Worker. You can also sign up to a briefing for an informal chat about the role.

How to apply:

1. Complete the application form
   Click on this LINK to complete an online application form.
2. Attend an interview
3. If shortlisted, complete a role play and interview

Closing date: Sunday, 9th March at midnight