Life Story Social Worker - Remote

Overview

The Life Story Social Worker role focuses on helping children and young people understand their journey into care, their background, and their experiences, while working within a supportive and inclusive environment.

In Short

• Join a vibrant and diverse team in Newham.
• Undertake direct life story work with children and young people.
• Create life story books and “Later in Life” letters.
• Use therapeutic techniques to address trauma and loss.
• Collaborate with social workers, carers, and professionals.
• Support and mentor colleagues in life story work.
• Ensure children’s voices and lived experiences are represented.
• Flexible working policy and remote working options.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Requirements

• Qualified, registered social worker with post-ASYE experience.
• Experience in therapeutic life story work is essential.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passionate about relationship-based practice.
• Conscientious and empathetic approach to working with children.
• Commitment to enhancing cultural competence.
• Reflective and empathetic personality.
• Interest in systemic thinking.
• Ability to capture and represent children's voices.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Benefits

• 5k market supplement on salary.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being.
• Modern office space for on-site work.
• Flexible working policy with consideration for requests.
• Clinical support offered for professional development.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, anti-racist workplace.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Access to training and development resources.
• Engagement in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborative team environment.