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Consultant Social Worker

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified social worker with ISVA/ChISVA knowledge, strong safeguarding skills, leadership experience, and exceptional communication abilities.
  • You will provide expert consultation, manage complex cases, supervise practitioners, ensure compliance, lead quality initiatives, support service development, and foster partnerships.

Requirements

  • You will be a qualified, experienced social worker with strong ISVA/ChISVA knowledge, confidence managing complex safeguarding cases, and proven leadership in supervising multidisciplinary teams.
  • You will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience navigating highly sensitive, emotive or complex situations.
  • You will value reflective practice, psychological safety, and collaborative partnership working.
  • Hold a small caseload of complex, high-risk cases, delivering trauma-informed, child-centred direct interventions.
  • Provide supervision, case consultation, guidance and planned case management to Child and Family Practitioners.
  • Contribute to intake decisions, case discussions and multidisciplinary planning to ensure effective safeguarding and advocacy for children and families.
  • Ensure compliance with ISVA, Home Office and Ministry of Justice guidance, and maintain high standards of clinical, safeguarding and operational governance.
  • Lead and participate in quality assurance, audits, and research initiatives to improve the child’s experience of the criminal justice process.
  • Support service development, continuous improvement, and the implementation of best-practice directives across the Lighthouse.
  • Represent the Lighthouse at internal and external meetings, fostering strong partnership working with police, social care, legal partners, therapeutic services and community organisations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on providing expert consultation and on child sexual abuse to community colleagues including childrens social care.
  • Hold a small caseload of complex, high-risk cases, delivering trauma-informed, child-centred direct interventions.
  • Provide supervision, case consultation, guidance and planned case management to Child and Family Practitioners.
  • Contribute to intake decisions, case discussions and multidisciplinary planning to ensure effective safeguarding and advocacy for children and families.
  • Ensure compliance with ISVA, Home Office and Ministry of Justice guidance, and maintain high standards of clinical, safeguarding and operational governance.
  • Lead and participate in quality assurance, audits, and research initiatives to improve the child’s experience of the criminal justice process.
  • Support service development, continuous improvement, and the implementation of best-practice directives across the Lighthouse.
  • Represent the Lighthouse at internal and external meetings, fostering strong partnership working with police, social care, legal partners, therapeutic services and community organisations.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Consultant Social Worker position?

Applicants must be qualified, experienced social workers with strong knowledge of ISVA/ChISVA and experience in managing complex safeguarding cases.

What is the primary responsibility of the Consultant Social Worker?

The primary responsibility is to hold a small caseload of complex, high-risk cases while providing supervision, case consultation, and planned management for the team.

Will the Consultant Social Worker participate in case management meetings?

Yes, the Consultant Social Worker will represent the Lighthouse at internal and external case management meetings.

What types of cases will the Consultant Social Worker be handling?

The Consultant Social Worker will handle complex, high-risk cases, particularly those involving child sexual abuse.

What kind of support will the Consultant Social Worker provide to the team?

The Consultant Social Worker will provide supervision, guidance, and planned case management to Child and Family Practitioners.

Is there an emphasis on trauma-informed care in this role?

Yes, the role involves delivering trauma-informed, child-centred direct interventions.

What are the expectations regarding compliance?

The Consultant Social Worker must ensure compliance with ISVA, Home Office, and Ministry of Justice guidance while maintaining high standards of clinical, safeguarding, and operational governance.

How will the Consultant Social Worker contribute to service development?

The Consultant Social Worker will support continuous improvement and the implementation of best-practice directives across the Lighthouse.

Are there opportunities for professional training and development in this role?

Yes, the Consultant Social Worker will support professional training and workshops.

Who should potential applicants contact for more information about the job?

For more information, applicants can contact Eimear Timmons at eimear.timmons@nhs.net or Clemmie Anderson at thelighthouse.ask@nhs.net.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.