Qualified Social Worker - First Response

Ackerman Pierce Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Salary: Up to £28 per hour

Overview

We are looking for skilled, dynamic, motivated an experienced Social Workers within First Response for the London Borough of Harrow. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Social Workers to join Harrow's new, exciting team - helping forge their success from the very start, ensuring children and families are assessed promptly and receive the right service the first time, after assessment. The First Response Team will operate at the front door with a robust assessment function to assess the needs of the children and families of Harrow. A highly experienced team who work under the evidence-based model towards improving the outcomes for children and young people. As a team, experienced Managers and Social Workers, you will be closely supported by Morning Lane Associates working under a systemic family therapy model to ensure you meet the needs of children and families. You'll be in the right place to see first-hand at least 2 of the exciting workplace initiatives Harrow's involved with, and benefit from a £1m investment in technology to support our front-line workers. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. To be considered for this role, you will need: A proven track record, experience of working and managing a caseload of child in need, child protection and assessing complex children and young people's needs in Children's Services Social Work qualification Dip SW, BA (Hons) and/or Masters in Social Work Enthusiastic to work within a team and independently with a manageable caseload and a good level of opportunities for career progression and training. Demonstrate an ability to build high quality relationship with children and families and across Children's Services with internal and external partners. Managing a caseload of children in need and child protection Chairing professional meetings and managing plans Conducting S47 risk assessments jointly with partner agencies Presenting cases to child protection conferences Completing Single Assessments within timescales Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - First Response vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have, please email your updated CV to me or call me on 0208 103 3775. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89885204