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<h4>The Role</h4>Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!We are looking to recruit social workers for our Safeguarding &amp; Family Support Service and help play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. If you're a qualified social worker with a passion for empowering children and families, we want to hear from you!This role is full time, 36 hours per week.About us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them”.About the team:You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families.We want you to thrive in your role whilst being supported through regular one to one and group supervisions alongside having access to key development and training opportunities to grow as a social worker.About the role:We aspire to keep your caseloads manageable, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the children and families who need it most. As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you will:<ul><li>Build positive relationships and work directly with children, their families and partner agencies – all under the guidance of our experienced Team Managers.</li><li>Run child in need and child protection plans, tailored to each child's unique needs and be the driving force behind positive change.</li><li>Experience of CP, CIN and Court work.</li></ul>For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of the advert.About you:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Have passed your ASYE year</li><li>Ability to build positive relationships</li><li>Have knowledge of childcare legislation, child development, and risk/protective factors</li><li>Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning</li><li>Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality</li></ul>How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We have Family Support Workers, a Keeping Families Together team, a Parenting Assessment Team that conducts specialised court assessments and a SWIFT / clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We also have Practice Group Coordinators offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Pay and rewards:In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:<ul><li>A competitive base salary</li><li>For roles in our Assessment &amp; Intervention and Safeguarding &amp; Family Support teams, we are offering for a time limited period a Welcome Payment of £2,500 for joining Southwark (£1,250 when you start and £1,250 after you pass your probation), followed by a retention payment of £3,000 per year for your first two years, and £4,000 after three years.</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li></ul>Contact details:<ul><li>If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Antoinette Johnson via email at <a href="mailto:Antoinette.Johnson@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Johnson@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment Timetable</h4><ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis</li><li>Interview date/s: we have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2697611&amp;ptId=111019" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Children's Social Worker (Safeguarding & Family Support Service)

<h4>The Role</h4>Southwark Information Advice and Support (SIAS)Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!We are recruiting for a manager to lead the Southwark Information, Advice, and Support (SIAS) service.About the Role:In this role, you will coordinate the SIAS Team to support Southwark families in accessing Special Educational Needs (SEN) services. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Ensuring that parents and young people have access to comprehensive information, advice and guidance in relation to SEND</li><li>Building partnerships with parents, carers, schools, and professionals.</li><li>Delivering training sessions to key stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the professional development of a team of SIAS advisors.</li></ul>About You:As SIAS Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that parents of children and young people with SEND (and young people themselves) receive high-quality advice and guidance. To be successful in this role, you will:<ul><li>Have comprehensive knowledge of SEND services, legislation and statutory processes, with proven experience applying them in practice.</li><li>Have substantial experience supporting children and young people with SEND (ages 0-25) and their families in education, health and social care matters.</li><li>Possess excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Be committed to ongoing professional training and development.</li></ul>About the Team:As SIAS Manager, you will lead a team that provides information, advice, and guidance to families and young people navigating the SEND system. You will manage a high-performing team, build strong relationships with staff, customers and partner services, and develop the service (including the Local Offer) to meet evolving needs. Additionally, you will participate in strategic partnerships and ensure effective performance management.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Neil Gordon-Orr at <a href="mailto:Neil.Gordon-Orr@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Neil.Gordon-Orr@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Hours of work: 36 hours per week</li><li>Type of contract: Permanent Contract</li><li>Enhanced DBS required</li><li>Location: Tooley Street</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 2nd February 2026Shortlisting date/s: 4th February 2026Interview date/s: 11th February 2026The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2696742&amp;ptId=110922" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Dsecription</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Information and Support (SIAS) Manager

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Value professional to lead the implementation of Social Value across Southwark council, shaping how £650 million of annual spend is used to create opportunities for local people, strengthen communities and contribute to a more sustainable borough.Here’s why this role stands out: <ul><li>Influence social value strategy and decision making across the whole council, not just reporting</li><li>Deliver visible, real-world impact for Southwark’s diverse communities</li><li>Grow and develop your leadership skills within a senior, strategic role</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Your Mission: Deliver Social Value with Purpose<ul><li>Manage a team responsible for delivering the council's Social Value approach and Living Wage programme</li><li>Provide Social Value advice to commissioners and procurement managers across the organisation.</li><li>Lead a high-profile, growing Social Value programme with strong organisational backing.</li><li>Work directly with government departments, cabinet members, suppliers, community organisations and partners to turn commitments into tangible outcomes.</li><li>Strong understanding of local government context, including procurement and Social Value policies</li><li>Drive high-quality delivery and ensure that Social Value initiatives achieve measurable impact across our borough.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We need a dynamic and experienced Social Value professional who is passionate about putting communities at the heart of everything you do and will bring a blend of the following: <ul><li>Strategic leadership, embedding frameworks, strategies or policies across complex organisations</li><li>People management, setting objectives and driving team performance</li><li>Programme and project management across multiple workstreams, governance and delivery milestones</li><li>Strong influencing and advisory skills with senior officers and decision-makers</li><li>Monitoring and reporting using Social Value frameworks (e.g., TOMs)</li><li>Analytical skills, working with complex data to assess impact and improve outcomes</li><li>Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency</li><li>Partnership working with suppliers, VCS organisations and other stakeholders</li><li>Flexibility to blend home working with on-site collaboration at our vibrant London Bridge HQ.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a>Salary Range: £54,360 - £61,686Recruitment timetable:Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 15th of February 2026Interview Date: 11th of March 2026We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2690871&amp;ptId=110739" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Principal Programme Officer - Social Value

<h4>We are recruiting for a Group Manager, Children Looked After</h4>Division: Supporting Families Service: Children Looked After &amp; ThroughcareContract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week Salary: £62,742 – £66,084 (Grade M) + £5,020 retention allowance + Zones 2–3 travel allowance Location: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Please Note: You will be expected to be office‑based at least 3 days per week.We are not accepting agency applications for this role.<h4>About the Role</h4>Tower Hamlets is ambitious for its children, and we are proud of the strong outcomes achieved across our Children Looked After (CLA) service. Our November 2024 Ofsted ILACS, where we were judged to be Outstanding overall, highlighted:<ul> <li>Timely and needs‑based entry into care</li> <li>Robust family group conferencing and kinship planning</li> <li>High‑quality assessments with clear contingency planning</li> <li>Stable, nurturing placements that prioritise sibling relationships</li> <li>Excellent Lifelong Links practice</li> <li>Skilled, creative social work celebrated by children and families</li> <li>Powerful participation through the Children Living in Care Council</li> <li>Effective multi‑agency safeguarding</li> <li>Rapid access to emotional wellbeing and health support</li> <li>A highly aspirational virtual school offer</li> <li>Meaningful enrichment opportunities</li> <li>Timely permanence and adoption planning</li> <li>Safe, thoughtful family and friend time</li> <li>Strong foster carer recruitment, training, and support</li></ul>But our ambitions are even higher. We want to further strengthen:<ul> <li>The clarity and consistency of case recording</li> <li>Children’s understanding of their rights</li> <li>Visit frequency and purposefulness based on need</li> <li>The quality and recording of reflective supervision</li></ul>As Group Manager for Children Looked After (aged 0–16), you will lead four CLA teams, supervising Team Managers and working closely with the Head of Service and the Group Manager for Throughcare and helping to ensure that collectively, we are the best corporate parent possible for the children we care for and care experienced young people. You will play a key role in delivering the Families First for Children reforms, our commitments as corporate parents, and a range of cross‑cutting developments.<h4>Our Restorative Practice Ethos – Better Together</h4>Tower Hamlets is embedding a strong, relational, and restorative culture across all children’s services. Our Better Together approach is about:<ul> <li>Working with, not doing to families, carers, and partners</li> <li>Promoting meaningful participation and strengthening family networks</li> <li>Focusing on relationships that build safety, resilience, and belonging</li> <li>Prioritising dignity, respect, curiosity, and collaboration</li> <li>Ensuring children’s voices shape decisions and care plans</li> <li>Embedding anti‑racist and anti‑discriminatory practice in everything we do</li></ul>As Group Manager, you will champion this ethos—supporting managers and practitioners to use restorative language, tools, and approaches to achieve the best outcomes for our children.<h4>Key Responsibilities</h4><ul> <li>Provide strong, values‑led leadership to CLA Team Managers</li> <li>Drive high‑quality practice, consistent standards, and reflective supervision</li> <li>Ensure children’s voices, rights, wishes, and feelings remain central</li> <li>Lead on care planning, safeguarding, placement stability, and permanence</li> <li>Oversee quality assurance, audits, and service improvement activity</li> <li>Manage budgets effectively and contribute to strategic planning</li> <li>Strengthen multi‑agency relationships and corporate parenting ambitions</li> <li>Support workforce development and restorative leadership across the service</li> <li>Contribute to the development and implementation of the Families First for Children programme</li></ul><h4>About You</h4>You will bring:<ul> <li>A recognised social work qualification and full, unrestricted registration with Social Work England</li> <li>Substantial management and leadership experience in children’s social care</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of CLA legislation, practice, and policy</li> <li>A collaborative, relational, and restorative leadership approach</li> <li>Strong practice oversight, analytical, and quality assurance skills</li> <li>Commitment to anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive, and trauma‑informed practice</li> <li>Confidence in leading teams through change and improvement</li></ul><h4>We recognise that the use of AI tools is increasingly common. However, for this opportunity, we want to hear your authentic voice - your passion, insight, leadership approach, and personal commitment - so please ensure your expression of interest represents you, not a generated template.</h4><h4>What We Offer</h4><ul> <li>Competitive salary, retention allowance, and travel support</li> <li>Up to 29 days annual leave (33 after 5 years) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to leadership development and accredited training</li> <li>A supportive, reflective, and ambitious senior management team</li> <li>Manageable caseloads for your teams and quality supervision</li> <li>Employee benefits including cycle to work, discounted gym membership, and wellbeing support</li></ul>Our Benefits<ul> <li>Competitive salary plus allowances.</li> <li> Local Government Pension Scheme membership. </li> <li> Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. </li> <li> Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. </li> <li> Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). </li> <li> Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways. </li></ul><h4>How to Apply</h4> As part of your application, please submit a maximum 2‑page expression of interest, demonstrating how you meet the JD/PS and the role profile.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we encourage early submission of your application if interested, as the role may close earlier than indicated.For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Leo Major, Head of Service, by email: <a href="mailto:leo.major@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">leo.major@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11.59pm Shortlisting: week commencing 16 February 2026 Interviews: 2 March 2026 BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Group Manager - Children Looked After 

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Family, Friends and Fostering Social Worker (Job Ref: 3928) &nbsp; Salary: £49,167.50 - £52,329 (Dependent on experience) + Travel Card &amp; Reimbursement of SWE fee Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 1^st February 2026 Interview: Wednesday 11^th &amp; Thursday 12^th February 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved We are looking to appoint a dynamic assessing supervising social worker for our Fostering Team.&nbsp; You will have responsibility for undertaking the role of Kinship assessments and Foster Carers supervision, support and development, training, evaluate and review of foster carers who are offering placements to Children Looked After. This is collaborative role of both kinship and supervising, you will also be required to participate in the Fostering Team’s duty rota over a number of days each month.&nbsp; In addition to this you will have the opportunity to participate in various other team activities such as delivering support groups, skills to foster program and training to carers.&nbsp; We use a unique way of working withinCamden’s Relational Practice Framework, which is a relationship-based practice, where relationships are at the heart of what we do. It is based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Being relational means Camden children, young people, parents and carers, networks, residents and communities experience a workforce that is curious, kind, courageous, honest and collaborative.&nbsp; We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are continually looking to innovate and maintain these standards. This is an opportunity to join a thriving &amp; dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING. The post holder will be fulling the duties and responsibilities for the fostering Out of Hours Service. Post Holder to have previous Fostering experience. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): <a href="https://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/CMWebDrawer/Record/8102109/file/document?inline" target="_blank">https://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/CMWebDrawer/Record/8102109/file/document?…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for one of these fantastic opportunities it is essential that the successful candidate&nbsp;is a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration and has at least two years’ post qualifying experience. The post holder must have previous demonstrable experience writing&nbsp;complex assessments of a child's needs and/or risk, including designing and implementing care/protection plans and completing court work as well as of monitoring and reviewing such plans over a period of time. We are looking for a dynamic social worker who has working experience with kinship families, completing assessments and supporting and developing foster families.&nbsp; We are looking for someone who is an experienced and exceptional social worker, focused on best outcomes for young people. We would like someone who takes responsibility, can work both independently and collaboratively, and within a systemic approach. You will require 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a social worker, preferably within a Fostering team environment, with good investigative and analysis skills. You will also have extensive experience in completing assessments, preferably Kinships assessments, supervision preparation, training, support and review of foster carers offering placements to Children Looked After. Also you’ll possess a sound knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children particularly the Children Act 1989, Fostering Service Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant guidance and standards.&nbsp; Being able to negotiate and have the ability to deal with conflict, hostility and vulnerability is paramount. You will need to also be an expert practitioner, positive about the work and the development of the team and service will succeed in this role. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. If you are interested in applying for this post, please feel free to contact our Head Of Service, Meenakshi Kumar <a href="mailto:Meenakshi.kumar@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">Meenakshi.kumar@camden.gov.uk</a> for an informal conversation.&nbsp; What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities based on Service needs</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. 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Social Worker

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Head of Quality Assurance (Job Ref: 3956) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary:£86,889 - £96,983 Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG/Hybrid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 1^st February 2026 at 23:59 Interview: Friday 13^th February 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team and drive positive change for children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by shaping services and leading transformational improvements across our local authority children’s services. Reporting to our Director for Relational Practice, you will be a key member of&nbsp;Camden’s Children and Learning Directorate and will play a vital role in the development of children and learning services and will be responsible for providing leadership across quality assurance, safeguarding, practice improvement, and workforce development. Leading a high-performing, supportive and cohesive team, that is keen to achieve even more, you will be tasked with: <ul> <li>Strategic responsibility for our quality assurance framework, building on the achievements we have already delivered, reviewing, and enhancing as required</li> <li>Ensuring that quality assurance runs across all children’s and learning services (e.g. including SEND and Youth Justice) and that all services are relational, attend to rigour, imagination, and are innovative</li> <li>Enabling social workers and practitioners to consistently deliver exceptional services</li> <li>Collaborating with our Principal Social Worker to embed continuous improvement and evidence impact</li> </ul> This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11568313/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11568313/file/documen…</a> All About You Please click&nbsp;HERE to see the link to our video regarding the role&nbsp;or copy and paste the below into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):<a href="https://lbcamden-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ruth_bonser_camden_gov_uk/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fruth_bonser_camden_gov_uk%2FDocuments%2FVideos%2FHead+of+Quality+Assurance+recruitment+video.mp4&amp;startedResponseCatch=true&amp;referrer=StreamWebApp.Web&amp;referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied.view.98228eb6-1b4f-4fc5-a722-660758e09934" target="_blank">https://lbcamden-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ruth_bonser_camden_gov_uk/_…</a> To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential the successful candidate is&nbsp;a fully qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England (SWE). You will have a proven track record of successful leadership within local authority children’s services and possess in-depth theoretical knowledge of social work practice.&nbsp;Additionally, you’ll also have a Leadership/Management Qualification (e.g. ILM Level 4 or 5.) and/or previous demonstrable experience managing teams or services, leading change and building strong partnerships. A strong commitment to anti-racist and relational approaches is essential, along with demonstrable experience in leading transformational change that delivers measurable improvements for children and families. This role is a unique and exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people in the London Borough of Camden. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li> Reimbursement of SWE fees </li> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. **Please click below for the full Social Worker Benefits and read about Camden’s continued Outstanding Ofsted rating&nbsp;Work in Children's Social Care - Camden Careers - Camden Council** Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Ot

Head of Children's Quality Assurance

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself leading a team that makes a real difference in children’s lives?Can you use your expertise to support and develop confident social work practitioners?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Southwark Council’s Fostering, Special Guardianship and Connected Persons Service is looking for a Special Guardianship and Connected Carers Team Manager to join our amazing team and help deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work that promotes positive outcomes for children.About the Role:As the Team Manager, you will provide exceptional leadership and professional guidance to a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality assessment, support, and oversight for in-house foster carers and connected carers. You will:<ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop a team of social workers, promoting excellence in practice.</li><li>Ensure carers are supported, challenged appropriately, and able to meet the needs of Southwark’s children.</li><li>Oversee performance management, supervision, and workload allocation.</li><li>Provide guidance in line with statutory requirements, Practice Frameworks, and research-informed social work.</li><li>Contribute to service development, partnership working, and the delivery of integrated, child-focused care.</li></ul>This is a 12 month Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity.About You:We are looking for someone who can combine strong leadership with a relationship-based approach to social work. You will:<ul><li>Have proven experience in managing social work teams and delivering high-quality practice.</li><li>Be confident in decision-making, complex analysis, and managing risk.</li><li>Support the professional development of practitioners, including ASYE, NQSWs, and NAAS candidates.</li><li>Have excellent communication and report-writing skills, with experience presenting in formal settings.</li><li>Demonstrate emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.</li><li>Be committed to safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes in line with statutory guidance.</li></ul>About the Team:Our team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. You will work in a culture that:<ul><li>Values reflective, systemically-informed, and evidence-based practice.</li><li>Offers opportunities for professional growth, development, and leadership.</li><li>Encourages collaborative, multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for children and carers.</li><li>Celebrates excellence and supports staff to thrive while holding everyone accountable to high professional standards.</li></ul>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie James at <a href="mailto:Sophie.James@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sophie.James@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>12 month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment</li><li>Enhanced DBS required</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 29th January 2026Shortlisting date/s: 5th February 2026Interview date/s: 12th February 2026The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2692975&amp;ptId=110839" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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