Social Worker - Mash Team

Opus People Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic social services team in the City Of London seeks a qualified Social Worker to provide timely services to children and families. The role requires exceptional communication skills to assess needs and risks effectively, and to forge relationships that ensure positive outcomes in safeguarding. Ideal candidates will possess a Social Work qualification and relevant registration. Driving License and Car are mandatory for the role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a social work setting is highly desirable.
• Driving License and Car required.

Responsibilities

• Connect with families, partner agencies, and internal colleagues.
• Identify levels of risk and need to determine appropriate services.
• Analyse risks daily to ensure effective safeguarding measures.
• Assess and respond to needs, facilitating change and improved outcomes.

Skills

Exceptional verbal communication skills

Exceptional written communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Social Worker England Registration

Job description

Job Overview

At the MASH, we are a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to providing timely and appropriate services to children, young people, and families in our community. We focus on making swift, informed decisions to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their welfare needs are met in accordance with the Working Together guidelines. The nature of our work allows us to witness positive outcomes for children quickly.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to connect with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues.
• Identify levels of risk and need against the threshold document to determine right services at the right time.
• Analyse risk levels daily, ensuring swift and effective safeguarding measures are put in place for children and young people, in line with child protection policies and procedures, swiftly escalating concerns to management when necessary.
• Your assessments will identify and respond to needs, building on family strengths and leading to clear outcomes through SMART planning.
• You’ll forge empowering relationships with age-appropriate young people, their families and professionals linked with them to facilitate change and improved outcomes for children and young people.

Experience

• A recognised qualification in Social Work
• Social Worker England Registration
• Previous experience in a social work setting is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for effective documentation and collaboration with colleagues.
• Driving License and Car

Benefits

• A recognised qualification in Social Work
• Social Worker England Registration
• Previous experience in a social work setting is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for effective documentation and collaboration with colleagues.
• Driving License and Car