Looked After Children - Social Worker

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker in Wimbledon to manage and oversee essential services for children and families. You'll be part of a supportive team with strong leadership, ensuring effective delivery of high-quality social work. Successful applicants will have Social Work England registration and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for continuous development. The role offers a long contract, weekly payment, and excellent transport links close to central London.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee services delivery to children and families.
• Lead staff in maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in planning services for vulnerable children.

Skills

Social Work Expertise

Staff Management

Budget Management

Education

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

Job description

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.

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Nicole Stewart for more information