Looked After Children - Social Worker

Ackerman Pierce; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in social work seeks a qualified Social Worker for the Looked After Children's Team in Merton. This role involves managing staff and overseeing services to children and families in a stable, well-structured environment. Candidates must have Social Work England registration and relevant qualifications. The position promises weekly payment, continued professional development, and good transport links to central London. Ideal for those looking for a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Access to continued professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in managing budgets and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee staff to ensure service delivery to children and families.
• Lead recording of information on relevant systems.
• Assist in planning and developing services for vulnerable individuals.
• Effectively manage budgets and produce reports.
• Chair multi-disciplinary meetings and attend necessary forums.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Effective communication

Capacity for budget management

Education

Social Work qualified (MA / BSc / DipSW / CQSW / MSc / BA)

Job description

Looked After Children - Social Worker

Salary : £37 - £39 / Hour

Job type : Day to Day Cover

Location : Merton

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Apply now We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Looked After Children's Team within Merton. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Merton ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes :

• Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance
• Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child
• Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties / challenges, escalating issues as appropriate
• Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective
• Produce reports and attend meetings / forums as required
• Chair formal multi-disciplinary meetings, team meetings, panels, reviews and attend meetings and conferences where required

The ideal candidate will have :

• Social Work England registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Social Work qualified (MA / BSc / DipSW / CQSW / MSc / BA)

Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.