Social Workers - Family Assessment and Intervention

HCRG Workforce Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment company in the UK is looking for a Family Assessment and Intervention Social Worker. The role involves undertaking statutory assessments, developing plans, and working closely with families and various agencies to support children's needs. Candidates should be qualified social workers with at least 3 years of experience in a local authority. This role offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years permanent experience in a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory assessments and Section 47 investigations.
• Develop SMART plans based on clear analysis of risk and need.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, police and other agencies.
• Manage a varied caseload with support from experienced managers and practitioners.
• Make informed decisions to support early intervention or progression to longer-term support services.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving

Organisational / time management skills

Assessment skills including balancing risk and protective factors

Excellent case recording skills

Ability to create good working relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues and other professionals

Customer focussed

Ability to use own initiative

Ability to use IT packages including Microsoft Word and IT based Care Management Systems

Education

Qualified and experienced Social Worker

Job description

Family Assessment And Intervention Social Worker

£40.00 per hour

Torbay

Locum Social Work

About the role

To work closely with multi-agency partners to carry out child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and initial intervention work – ensuring children are safeguarded and families are supported to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory assessments and Section 47 investigations
• Develop SMART plans based on clear analysis of risk and need
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, police and other agencies
• Manage a varied caseload with support from experienced managers and practitioners
• Make informed decisions to support early intervention or progression to longer-term support services

Who we are looking for

• Qualified and experienced Social worker with minimum 3 years permanent experience in a local authority

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to convey respect for others
• Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving
• Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations
• Ability to work in an open and challenging way with families
• Organisational / time management skills
• Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work
• Ability to prepare and present reports in a variety of settings
• Demonstrate skills in working to achieve focussed outcomes
• Customer focussed
• Ability to exercise individual judgement and consult where and when appropriate
• Ability to use own initiative
• Assessment skills including balancing risk and protective factors
• Excellent case recording skills
• Ability to create good working relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues and other professionals
• Ability to use IT packages including Microsoft Word and IT based Care Management Systems

Why join HCRG Staffing?

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency. With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.