Social Work Lead

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work Lead to join out Newham service. At CGL Newham Rise, we support Newham residents aged 11+ who are either affected by their own, or a loved one's drug or alcohol use. The team is a large, diverse multi-disciplinary team made up of Clinicians, Recovery Workers, Counsellors, Psychologists, operational managers, administrators, volunteers and people with lived experience.

• Work flexibly and creatively to establish and support our service users in making a positive difference to their lives.
• Complete direct work with service users around the issues they face.
• Through reflective practice, team formulation and training, support the team to increase knowledge, skills, and professional confidence around the needs of the people we support.
• Ensure that the team are adhering to best practice guidelines and the delivery of high-quality care.
• Be responsible for writing assessments and preparing court reports so good report writing skills and attention to detail is important. .

• Knowledge of current legislation surrounding children, young people
  and safeguarding practice.
• Significant experience of leading teams who work with families where
  children are subject to Child Protection or Child in Need Plans Experience of supervising staff working with children, young people and
  parents to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of working in teams who support families displaying
  challenging behaviour in one or more of the following fields: social
  work; youth offending; substance misuse; probation; health; mental
  health, domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of health and social care legislation relating to
  children, young people and families.
• Meeting demanding targets and deadlines
• Possess, or be willing to work towards a recognised qualification in
  health, social care or management
• Knowledge of child development and the impact of parenting and
  external factors of wellbeing and outcomes
• Knowledge of Safeguarding processes, court proceedings and child
  protection thresholds

• Support of the multi-disciplinary team - lower case load of approximately 20 families a year
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities