Qualified Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Referral & Assessment Team in Southend-on-Sea. This role offers a stable environment, regular supervision, and training opportunities. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and working with multi-agency teams. The position promises a long contract and is well connected to central London.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Access to continued professional development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Qualified in Social Work (degree or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and core assessments.
• Perform Section 47 investigations.
• Contribute to the duty rota.
• Initiate care proceedings.
• Work in a multi-agency capacity.
• Write initial child protection reports.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Eligibility to work in the UK

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

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Referral & Assessment Team within Southend. 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 Southend ensures that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

Responsibilities

• Initial Assessments and Core Assessments
• Section 47 Investigations
• Contributing to the duty rota
• Initiating care proceedings
• Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children
• Initial child protection reports conference reports

Qualifications

• 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 Carmen Thong for more information