Referral and Assessment Social Worker - London - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Referral and Assessment Social Worker to join a dedicated team in Richmond upon Thames. This rewarding role involves working directly with children and families, focusing on initial assessments, child protection, and crisis intervention. As part of a collaborative team, you will engage in strategy discussions and child protection conferences, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families during challenging times, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in social work.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on children and families.
• Ability to manage crisis situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategy discussions and initial child protection conferences.
• Work directly with families during crises to prevent escalation.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Crisis Management

Assessment Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Referral and Assessment Social Worker – London

iPeople SC Solutions is recruiting for a Referral and Assessment Social Worker to work for our client based in Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas.

We are looking for an experienced Referral and Assessment Social Worker to join a busy yet rewarding team.

This Referral and Assessment Team sits within Children’s Social Care’s Identification and Assessment division. The team is based in one of our two Clusters located in either Kingston or Richmond, and the Referral and Assessment Teams work directly with children and families.

We focus on our initial involvement through new referrals, child in need, child protection, and initial court proceedings. This includes:

• Strategy discussions
• Initial Child Protection Conferences
• Child In Need Planning
• Taking court actions by way of Emergency Protective Orders if required.

The team works directly with families in their time of crisis, which helps to prevent escalation of concerns.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.