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From the employer's careers site First seen 10 Nov 2026

Consultant Social Worker

Description

The post holder will manage cases, support & supervise team members including Child and Family practitioners/ChISVA's and student social workers and oversee the performance of the team, working alongside the CMT Leadership.

The Consultant Social Worker will lead quality assurance, audits, service improvement initiatives, and support research into children's experiences of the criminal justice process.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Triaging referrals to the service
  • Providing expert consultation and safeguarding children impacted by child sexual abuse
  • Holding a small caseload of complex, high-risk cases
  • Supervising and supporting Child and Family Practitioners/ChISVA's and Student Social Workers
  • Contributing to intake decisions, case discussions and multidisciplinary planning
  • Ensuring compliance with ISVA, Home Office and Ministry of Justice guidance
  • Participating in quality assurance, audits, and research initiatives
  • Supporting service development and continuous improvement
  • Representing the Lighthouse at internal and external meetings

The ideal candidate will be a qualified, experienced social worker with expertise in safeguarding investigations and managing complex safeguarding cases.

The salary range for this position is £58,133 to £65,261 per annum.

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Skills

Required

  • social work qualification
  • management and leadership experience
  • specialist knowledge in working with victims of child sexual abuse
  • knowledge of Pan London child protection procedures
  • postgraduate or significant further CPD in systemic practice or related fields

Nice to have

  • experience of working with children and carers affected by sexual abuse
  • experience of working with victims of child sexual abuse and leading and directing Section 47 single and joint agency investigations
  • experience of direct line management of Social workers/social work students

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9309-26-1093

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