Social Worker - Young People in Care

HAYS ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £32500.00 - £43600.00 per annum

Overview

Qualified Social Worker, Permanent position Your new company This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a large richly diverse borough located in the north of London Your new role Deliver a high-quality social work service to children and families working in partnership with other statutory and third sector organisations. Work with children in care and their families to secure stable, safe permanent care arrangements. Undertake child protection enquiries, assessments (initial and core), work with children subject to a child protection plan, respond to requests to accommodate children, initiated care proceedings. To participate in team and other service meetings and activities as appropriate. Undertake Assessments within the required timescales in accordance with the Framework Assess and identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan Implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for children and Child Protection plans Accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate Formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments What you'll need to succeed Experience of working directly with children and young people and their families from a linguistically and culturally diverse community Relevant Social Work qualification and active HCPC registration Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development What you'll get in return Competitive salary Support from an experienced and stable management group who offer regular supervision What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89919464