Social Worker - Referral & Assessment

Social Personnel ,
Bexley, Greater London
Salary: From £32 to £34 per hour

Overview

Social Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team for Bexley Council Ofsted describes Bexley as a safe and supportive place to work with highly creative work undertaken by a skilled and well supported workforce. 90% of Bexley's workforce consists of permanent staff but on this occasion, they are looking for Social Workers to come and practice confidently as part of their team and make a difference to the lives of families and children. Summary: · Visiting and interviewing clients to make assessments. · Children’s Services/Children in Need Experience · Assessing priorities and writing reports to develop care plans. · Accepting responsibility for actions in relation to the liberty or safety of clients in emergency situations. · Including carers and clients’ families in the assessment process in line with the Equal Opportunities Act 2004. · Liaising with colleagues and other agencies as appropriate including domiciliary, day and residential services. · Working on a duty Desk, Section 47s · Working in a high paced team, Initial Assessments · Liaising with Clients and Professionals/Agencies · Chairing Child Protection Core Groups · Supervised contact, Risk Assessments What you need: · Experience working within child social services · previous experience in a children social care team · Right to work in the UK. Benefits of working with Social Personnel: · As a Top Tier agency across many local authorities nationwide, Social Personnel have access to jobs earlier than other agencies, giving you the best chance at securing the role. · A way to give back to charitable organisations/disadvantaged young people, through our partnership with Youth at Risk, now known as GRIT · Simplistic payroll process, taking away the hassle from you – just enjoy your hard earned money each week · Training and development opportunities which meet the needs of your career and are tailored to you · Receive a £250 referral bonus for every social worker sent to us who gets placed. · Your own highly experienced recruitment consultant and dedicated aftercare team · Boat Parties, prize giveaways and much, much more… Contact: If you are interested in this position please submit application below or call Poppi on 07767553015. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89745976