Safeguarding & Support Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Safeguarding & Support Social Worker to work full-time in Haringey. The role involves assessing and implementing Child Protection Plans, formulating care plans, and maintaining case records. Candidates must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. The salary for this position is up to £47,857 per annum.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Must have an understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver protective services for children with a Child Protection Plan.
• Implement Child Protection Plans with parents and agencies.
• Formulate care plans with children and families.

Skills

Child Protection Assessment

Care Plan Formulation

Social Work Legislation Understanding

Education

Social Work Qualification or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Safeguarding & Support Social Worker to work full time based in Haringey.

The salary for this permanent Safeguarding & Support Social Worker job is up to £47,857 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a Child Protection Plan.
• Implement Child Protection Plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for children with Child Protection Plans.
• Accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate.
• Formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.
• Provide verbal and written reports to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings and reviews.
• Maintain and develop up-to-date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice.
• Take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded, and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed.
• Ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health & Safety are adhered to.
• Undertake any other temporary duties consistent with the basic duties and/or objectives of the post.
• Understand and commit to promoting and implementing the Council's Equal Opportunities policies.

Requirements

• A social work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Social Work England registered.

Contact

This Safeguarding & Support Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients\' requirements.

Sanctuary takes pride in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.