Social Worker

My Social Work News; Hertford, Stevenage, Hatfield; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the MASH Team in Hertfordshire. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £42,503 per annum and involves safeguarding vulnerable children, assessing their needs, and collaborating with families. The ideal candidate will hold a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England, demonstrating a commitment to best practices and community support.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of disabled children/young people.
• Assess the needs and circumstances of children and young people.
• Plan, carry out, review, and evaluate social work practice.

Skills

Safeguarding

Assessment

Planning

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the MASH Team to work full time based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker role is up to £42,503 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Safeguard and promote the welfare of disabled children/young people and support their families and carers by working with cases appropriate to your assessed experience, skills, and knowledge.
2. Assess the needs and circumstances of children and young people.
3. Plan, carry out, review, and evaluate social work practice with them and other professionals.
4. Support and represent the needs, views, and circumstances of children and young people.
5. Manage risks to children, young people, families, carers, yourself, and others.
6. Manage and be accountable for your social work practice under supervision and support.
7. Assist and provide advice to families and carers.
8. Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of skills and resources through training and supervision.
9. Advise management on community needs and resources.
10. Keep accurate and current records.
11. Demonstrate professional competence by following current knowledge, standards of best practice, and HCPC codes of practice.
12. Contribute to and undertake the assessment and supervision of students, support new staff through coaching, and collaborate with less experienced colleagues.
13. Work closely with other community agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to support preventative strategies.
14. Maintain County Policies on Equal Opportunities and Anti-Racism.
15. Carry out other duties as defined by the Director of Children’s Services.

Requirements:

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Contact:

This role is advertised by Alex Moon. If interested, please apply now.

Due to high application volumes, only candidates meeting the requirements will receive responses.

Sanctuary Personnel promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to fair recruitment and provide support for reasonable adjustments during the process.

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