Court & Care Planning Social Worker (Locum)

Essex County Council; Harlow; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essex County Council is seeking a Locum Social Worker to support the Children in Care West team in Harlow. The role is temporary (3 months), full-time, with emphasis on Court Work, Court Reports, and Care Planning, including involvement in the adoption process.

You will work with children and young people up to 18, visiting placements, creating permanency plans, and delivering life-story work. Flexibility for evenings/weekends may be required.

Formación

• Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England and minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience.
• Demonstrate capability with PCF and Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS).
• Proficient in Word and social work case recording systems.

Responsabilidades

• Work with children in care up to age 18, in foster care or residential settings.
• Visit placements, develop permanency plans including SGOs and adoption.
• Life-story work to help young people understand their care journey.
• May assist in returning a child to their birth family when appropriate.

Conocimientos

Strong communicator

Analytical

Organised

Decisive

Educación

Social Work degree / CQSW / CSS

Herramientas

Word

Case recording systems

Descripción del empleo

Essex County Council is seeking a Locum Social Worker to support the Children in Care West team in Harlow. The role is temporary (3 months), full-time, with emphasis on Court Work, Court Reports, and Care Planning, including involvement in the adoption process.

You will work with children and young people up to 18, visiting placements, creating permanency plans, and delivering life-story work. Flexibility for evenings/weekends may be required.