Social Worker – Children’s Service - London

Social Work Choice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,618 - 46,456; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pay rate

Supportive team and management

Training opportunities

Individual supervision

Group supervision

Job summary

A children's services agency in London is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Team. The role involves working directly with looked after children and young people, managing court work, and engaging in trauma-informed practices. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, be registered with Social Work England, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a good pay rate and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• 5+ years' experience in a social work setting.
• Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with children and families.
• Provide support based on identified needs.
• Produce written reports and case notes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Empathy

Case note documentation

Child development understanding

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker – Children’s Service - London – 28.70 per hour.

Job title: Social Worker – Advanced (5 Years) - CLA (PO3)

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Social and Healthcare Qualified

Category: Children’s Services

Region: South East

Location: London

Salary Description: Regular

Posted: 29.06.22

Start: 09:00

End: 17:30

Job Reference: RQ613397

Social Work Choice UK Agency are recruiting for a local authority looking for someone who is seeking an exciting opportunity to work in the children Looked After Team. We are looking for an experienced social worker to work with looked after children and young people, carry out court work and some children In need cases. You will join a team which is focused on motivational and Trauma-informed practice models. You will be joining a multi-professional team made up of Senior Social workers, Social Workers, CAMHS professionals and social work coordinators. This local authority has an organisational culture where children and young people are at the heart of everything they do promoting a relational base practice across the service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with children, young people, family or carers to decide the best way to keep them safe
• Provide support using best evidenced direct work to address support identified needs
• Work with a range of professionals
• Communicate clearly, sensitively and listen to children's and family and other professionals
• Listen to the wishes and feelings of children and young people and support parents and carers
• Produce written case notes and reports that are well‑argued
• Have an understanding and knowledge of child development milestones, and how they can be impacted by trauma
• Have a clear and empathic understanding of how the above issues impact the parent‑child relationship
• Have an awareness and curiosity of what the indicators of abuse and neglect are and use to collate multi‑agency information
• Complete thorough, child‑focused and ongoing assessments
• Analyse plans regularly to ensure the support provided is making a difference
• Demonstrate accountability for the support being provided by producing case note
• Use the law, regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice
• Maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers and leaders both within the profession and with others

Qualification & Experience

• Social Work England registration
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
• Enhanced DBS
• 5+ years experience
• Understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding practices

Benefits to you

• Good pay rate
• Supportive team and management
• Training opportunities
• To develop your skills as a practitioner through engaging with the support services
• Individual reflective and group supervision

Please contact us if you need any further information about this role on 020 3488 9350