Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£38.00 per hour umbrella

Parking available/nearby

Easily accessible via car or public  |

Hybrid working model

Flexible working scheme

Fast paced, short term case holding

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking an Experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team. You will carry out multi-agency family assessments, working with children and families to determine the best outcomes and ensure safe care.

The role requires a Social Work Qualification with at least 3 years post-qualification experience, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• UK driving licence and car essential.
• Multi-agency family assessments conducted.
• Strengths-based practice model and proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-agency family assessments (sections 47, 17 and 7) to determine the severity of the situation.
• Work with children and families to plan next steps and safe outcomes.
• Collaborate with child protection and children in need teams to coordinate support.

Skills

Social work

Front-line experience

Driving licence

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

We are looking for an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team work in partnership with children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily. The team make a decision on the best outcome for the family. On a day-to-day basis, the team will complete section 47, section 17 and section 7 assessments to find the severity of the situation and make sure it is dealt with in the best manor. The team work closely with the child protection team and the children in need team.

About you

C The ability to work in a fast-paced team and utilise experience in front-line services is essential to be successful. A valid UK driving licence and car is also essential. Multi-agency family assessments are carried out in this team which include visiting families, conducting direct work with children and young people, gathering and analysing information to allow us to consider next steps. You will need to have significant experience of social work practice within the field of social work with children and families, using a strengths-based practice model, with a proven track record of success.

What's on offer

• £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
• Parking available/nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working scheme
• Fast paced, short term case holding