Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a dedicated Children's Duty and Assessment Team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to assess and make critical decisions that impact the lives of children and their families. With a focus on frontline and assessment work, you will navigate complex cases, ensuring the best outcomes for those in need. This position offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing for flexibility while you contribute to meaningful change. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
• Social Work England registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Making assessments and decisions for children and families.
• Working with cases from the MASH Team.

Skills

Frontline Team Experience

Child Protection Knowledge

Assessment Skills

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Social worker to join a Children's Duty and Assessment Team

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team are responsible for making assessments and decisions as well as any needed statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children in Need), CP (Child protection) you will also need to make judgements as to what the appropriate course of action would be to each case sent from our MASH Team.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.

What's on offer?

* Up to £37 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)

* Hybrid working pattern

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906