City of London
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: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to matching skilled professionals with outstanding opportunities — apply today and take the next exciting step in your social work career.