Experienced Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking nearby / on-site

Full training provided

Immediately available

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join an Access & Assessment Team. You will handle safeguarding concerns, carry out assessments, and plan interventions to support children in need.

The role requires a Social Work qualification and at least three years' post-qualified experience in permanent social work. We offer hybrid working, an umbrella rate up to £39.04 per hour (PAYE options available), full training, parking nearby, accessible offices, and

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree / DipSW / CQSW required.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in permanent Social Work roles.
• Experience within Children's Social Work.
• Valid UK driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and requests for support relating to children.
• Undertake initial and comprehensive assessments of children in need.
• Plan how needs will be met and support families to implement plans.
• Review and reassess needs as required.
• Promote positive change in children and families' lives using social work methods.

Skills

Flexible

Resilient

Reflective

Education

Social Work Degree / DipSW / CQSW

Job description

We are looking for an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join an Access & Assessment Team.

Please note: To be considered for this role, you must hold a Social Work qualification and have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience, gained within permanent Social Work roles.

About the team

The Access & Assessment Team acts as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and requests for support relating to children within the local community.

The team undertakes initial and comprehensive assessments of children in need using the assessment framework, plans how those needs will be met, supports families in putting those plans into action, and reviews plans and reassesses needs where required.

The aim is to promote positive change in children and families' lives by using social work methods, models and tools, helping families to become as independent as possible while managing risks of abuse and neglect.

About you

• Social Work Degree / DipSW / CQSW
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in permanent Social Work roles
• Experience within Children's Social Work
• Flexible, resilient and reflective approach
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential

What's on offer?

• Up to £39.04 per hour umbrella (PAYE options also available)
• Hybrid working
• Supportive working environment
• Full training provided
• Parking available nearby / on-site
• Easily accessible offices
• Immediately available