Social Worker - Families First Contact Point

Job description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. It's an exciting time to join us - Lewisham is a wave 2 Pathfinder authority and is leading the way on national reforms to social work practice through the Families First for Children programme. INTRODUCTION: We are looking for a Social Worker to join our innovative Families First Contact Point (FFCP). They will play a crucial role in our multi-disciplinary team, making critical decisions about the right help and support for children and families using the Lewisham Family Help Continuum of Need. This role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments and working with families to determine whether they require statutory intervention or can be supported through community-based resources. What’s the role?: FFCP is designed to make informed decisions about whether children and families need statutory help or intervention or whether their needs can be met or can be suppo...