Social Worker - Parenting Capacity Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Parenting Capacity Assessment Team in Haringey. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives through assessments, care plans, and collaboration with families and agencies. Ideal candidates will possess a Social Work Qualification and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for all employees. If you are passionate about social work and want to help create better outcomes for children, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a social worker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage individual caseloads effectively.
• Implement care plans and work with families and other agencies.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Understanding of relevant legislation

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work Degree or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Parenting Capacity Assessment Team

Haringey, London, Greater London, England
N4

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Parenting Capacity Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Haringey.

The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £51,574 per annum.

1. Undertake Assessments within the required timescales in accordance with the Framework.
2. Assess and identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan.
3. Implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for children with Child Protection plans.
4. Accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate.
5. Formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.
6. Produce court statements and, when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority.
7. Maintain and develop up-to-date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy, and social work practice.
8. Take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources.
9. Attend and actively make use of supervision and performance appraisal.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures.
11. Ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorized and recorded, and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed.
12. These activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service.

Requirements of this Social Worker job:

1. A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.