Lead Children’s Social Worker – Frontline Assessments

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay up to £37 umbrella

Flexible/Hybrid working schedule

Onsite parking

CV/skill development opportunities

Opportunity to learn new processes

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd are seeking a Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in frontline and assessment work.

You will work on referrals, inform decisions on service needs, and contribute to care plans for Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children, with regular visits to ensure provision and effective communication with families.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification required with 3+ years post-qualification experience in frontline and assessment work.
• Experience in child protection and referral and assessment is essential.
• Degree/Diploma in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Make informed decisions on whether a child needs our service or can access mainstream services.
• Create plans for Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children to meet the child’s needs.
• Conduct regular visits to children and families to ensure appropriate provisions and effective communication.
• Engage with the family and care team to coordinate services and support.

Skills

Social Work

Frontline experience

Assessment

Education

Social Work degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd are seeking a Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in frontline and assessment work.

You will work on referrals, inform decisions on service needs, and contribute to care plans for Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children, with regular visits to ensure provision and effective communication with families.