Qualified Social Worker, Child Protection Team

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join a Child Protection team in Southwark. In this role, you will undertake assessments, manage caseloads, and develop care plans. Successful candidates will have a Social Work Degree and experience in child protection. The position offers a pay rate of up to £37.51 per hour.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in child protection.
• Experience in writing concise and informative reports.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families.
• Devise and implement care plans.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met.

Skills

Assessment skills

Report writing

Risk management

Communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Child Protection Team

Pay rate to £37.51 per hour. Contract role. We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Child Protection team in Southwark.

Work directly with children and provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child and his/her family’s needs in line with statutory guidance, undertake interviews, observations and gather information from children, families and other agencies as directed by the Team Manager. On the basis of assessed needs and risks, devise, implement and review care plans, including the development and management of protection plans within a child protection framework. Manage the caseload as directed and organise and plan work activities prioritising tasks and responsibilities.

Ensure that statutory responsibilities are undertaken for children including visiting children, arranging reviews, reporting to the court, delivering within timescales and meeting any other national and local performance targets. Provide written and verbal reports, which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence. Provide focused and purposeful social work interventions, within a systemic framework with explicit aims and objectives about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children.

Work closely with the other practitioners to devise written plans and implement clinical interventions with children and their families, in various settings including family homes.

Benefits of working with Vitalis

• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
• Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.

Other Opportunities

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Contact us on [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.