Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Referral & Assessment Team in Luton. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families through comprehensive assessments and coordinated support. As a Social Worker, you will engage with families, build positive relationships, and ensure their voices are heard while navigating complex legislation and practices. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and is committed to professional development, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and grow in your career. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with a qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and child protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of children and families' needs and risks.
• Coordinate multi-agency approaches for child protection.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Anti-Discriminatory Practice

Education

Social Work Qualification

Tools

Liquid Logic

Job description

Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

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

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.
2. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative.
3. Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families.
4. Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.
5. Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council's social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.
6. Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures.
7. To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.

Requirements of this Social Worker job:

1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Social Work England registered.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Lucy Pearson; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.