SOCIAL WORKER Children Team

Position: SOCIAL WORKER job Children in Need Team
SOCIAL WORKER job in London - Children in Need Team.

Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

RATE: up to £37.00ph (umbrella)
TYPE: LOCUM
TEAM:
Children in Need Team

HOURS:

This is a Full time role (36 hours per week), part time applications considered.

JOB PROFILE:

* Social worker - CIN (Children in Need) - Long-term Family Intervention Team:
An experienced social worker is required to provide a social work service to children and families arising out of the Council's duties and powers under legislation and regulations, Council and Departmental policies and procedures.

* To hold a caseload, including cases in court proceedings, and undertake a range of duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department specified in the Children's Act 2004, Every Child Matters and such other legislation as is or may be appropriate to work with children and their families. Undertake assessments of children looked after by Camden to inform the development of appropriate care/protection plans to ensure statutory duties are met and these support the achievement of quality standards and practice development.

* The role involves regular direct work, joint working, home visits and reflective sessions with clients, colleagues and partners.

* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.

* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.

* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.

* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.

* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.

* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.

You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Qualified Social Worker Requirements

- CSW/CQSW/DipSW/BA/MA in Social Work
- Proven post qualifying experience in working with childrens services
- Current Social Worker England registration and enhanced DBS Disclosure
- Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
- Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people

Our locum workers benefit from

- Excellent Rates
- Refer-a-friend scheme
* - Assistance with DBS applications
- Dedicated consultant support
- Varied career and flexible working opportunities

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* All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us
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