SOCIAL WORKER - HARINGEY - COURT WORK

Service Care Solutions ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

SOCIAL WORKER - COURT TEAM - HARINGEY Service Care Solutions is looking for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to be a part of the Court Team for Haringey Council. The position will require the individual to undertake child protection enquiries, assessments and to work with children subject to a child protection plan. This is a permanent position. SALARY - £32,548 - £43,684 CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 25th March 2020 HOW TO APPLY - If you are interested in this role, send your CV now to Jennifer at jennifer.lynchservicecare.org.uk or alternatively call 01772 208964 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE •Enhanced DBS •HCPC Registration •Relevant Social Work Qualification •Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development •Experience of working directly with children and young people and their families •Experience of analysing risk in child protection and planning appropriate interventions ROLE REQUIREMENTS •Ability to work in anti-discriminatory way with all service users •Knowledge of, and skills in, social work methods to promote positive change in accordance with assessed need, including ability to work directly with children and young people at times of change and loss •Flexibility to work out of hours when necessary and to undertake any other temporary duties consistent with the basic duties and/or objectives of the post •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •A knowledge and understanding of permanency planning to include adoption, special guardianship and long term fostering About Haringey Council We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and improving the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. We are located in the north of the capital with a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19 year old's. We are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow's leaders, artists and innovators are busy growing up here. Haringey Council is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do. We are a council with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. Our teams have passion, integrity and commitment, and people who join us, do so as they see Haringey Council as a learning organisation, and the people that work here strive for continuous improvement in their practice, aiming high to ensure we provide outstanding outcomes for our children. We offer a great place to develop a career that creatively serves and develops Social work. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our client's requirements.