Social Worker

Schools’ Choice; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Lowestoft is seeking a Social Worker to join their Children in Need team. The role requires conducting assessments and managing plans for children in need and includes a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have at least 3 years of social work experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate between £35 and £39.

Qualifications

• 3 years of social worker experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct S17 assessments under the Children Act 1989.
• Perform S47 assessments for Child Protection inquiries.
• Manage and review Children in Need plans.
• Attend case conferences and core group meetings for CP planning.

Skills

S17 assessments

S47 assessments

CIN planning

Child Protection Plans

Job description

Overview

Opus people solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Children in Need team.

Job Title: Social Worker - Children In Need

Length of assignment: 3 Months

Hours per week: 37 hours

Hourly rate: £35- 39

Location: Lowesoft

Remote/Office based: Hybrid - x3 days a week in the office

Responsibilities

• S17 assessments - Children in Need assessments under the Children Act 1989.
• S47 assessments - Child Protection enquiries
• CIN planning - Managing and reviewing Children in Need plans.
• CP planning - Working on Child Protection Plans, including attending case conferences and core group meetings.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.