Social Worker

JOB db742659

Job Title: Social WorkerSpecialism: Children's Assessment & SafeguardingJob Location:HaringeySalary: £38.36 per hourType: Full-time / Part-time Ongoing

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Haringey. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £38.36 and the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, making it ideal for professionals seeking balance while delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families.

Working as a locum provides the freedom to manage your schedule while gaining exposure to diverse cases and teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring children are safeguarded, risks are effectively managed, and families receive timely, appropriate interventions.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time or part-time flexibility, allowing you to tailor your working pattern to suit your lifestyle

• Competitive hourly rate of £38.36, reflecting your skills and experience

• Professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and career progression

• Varied and engaging work environment across safeguarding and assessment pathways

• Locum flexibility, offering autonomy, variety, and an expanded professional network

What you will do:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales

• Manage cases involving safeguarding and child protection concerns

• Identify risk, analyse complex information, and make sound safeguarding decisions

• Carry out statutory visits and direct work with children and families

• Progress cases to CIN, Child Protection, or legal planning as required

• Prepare clear, analytical, and high-quality reports and case records

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration and compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England

• Enhanced DBS

• Right to work in the UK

Key skills:

• Strong assessment and safeguarding practice skills

• Confident risk analysis and decision-making abilities

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Experience:

• Recent experience within Assessment & Safeguarding or Front Door teams

• Experience working with child protection thresholds

• Proven multi-agency working experience

• Local authority experience is essential

• Locum experience is desirable

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