Senior Family Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Be among the first 25 applicants. 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. Introduction We are looking for a senior family practitioner who has extensive experience working with children and young people across a range of ages to join our Children with Complex Needs and Disabilities Family Help Team. You will be a skilled and reflective practitioner who is creative and can work with children and their families in an innovative way to ensure they receive the right help at the right time. We seek applicants who are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and confident in working with children with complex needs and disabilities within a statutory setting. What’s the role? As a senior family practitioner, you will work alongside qualified social workers who support children with disabilities and their families who are receiving statutory services. You will be expected to case‑hold and work within the Child in Need framework, and therefore the ideal candidate requires excellent skills in supporting families. What We’re Looking For

A good knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation and guidance which governs Children’s Social Care and family support work. Good knowledge of child and adolescent development and disability awareness. Experience of working directly with children and families and providing targeted interventions. Ability to produce good quality case reports and correspondence for a variety of readership, including other agencies and service users. Understanding of why families may need Family Help assistance. Knowledge of how disability impacts a child’s lived experience and family dynamics. Knowledge of short breaks, direct payments, and eligibility criteria for services. Good communication skills and ability to relate to children and parents, including the use of direct work to communicate with children with disabilities. High standard of written recording, maintaining accurate records for all work undertaken on behalf of the Directorate. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at appropriate levels with other agencies including education, health, and voluntary sector partners. Knowledge of the range of universal, targeted and specialist services used by children with complex needs and disabilities. Career Development and Benefits

Generous holiday allowance. Local Government Pension scheme. Flexible working and family‑friendly policies. Season ticket and bicycle loans. Range of staff discounts, including local subsidised gym memberships. Supportive staff networks. Location The job is primarily based in Kaleidoscope, Catford, 32 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JF, with a hybrid approach where you will work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. Special Conditions

The job requires an enhanced DBS check. Recruitment Process The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs. Please read the applicant handbook and ensure your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jinela Khanii at Jinela.Khanii@lewisham.gov.uk. Salary £44,235 – £45,852 per annum (PO). All appointments will be offered at the minimum salary point for the grade of the role, with the exception matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) upon providing evidential proof. Diversity and Inclusion Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We support the Access to Work scheme; further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply. Commitment to Ethical Recruitment The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. #J-18808-Ljbffr