Social Worker - Children's Services - London

Social Worker - Children's Services - London - 35.53 per hour.

Job title: Qualified Social Worker - Standard (2 Years) - CIN/CP (PO3)

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Social and Healthcare Qualified

Category: Children's Services

Region: South East

Location: London

Salary Description: Regular

Posted: 17.06.22

Start: 09:00

End: 17:30

Job Reference: RQ608897

Social Work Choice UK Agency are recruiting for a local authority looking for a social worker interested in an exciting opportunity in a Child in Need Social Work Team, with at least a year's post qualifying experience in assessment, child in need, child protection and court work.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the specific set of tasks relating to statutory and non-statutory case responsibility
• Build a working relationship with children, family or carers to decide the best way to keep them safe
• Knowledge and understanding of child development milestones, and issues impacting children, young people and families and be able to apply this to your complex casework
• Awareness and curiosity of indications of abuse and neglect and how to lead the child safeguarding process
• Good understanding of the law and the family and youth justice system
• skilled at building effective relationships with children, young people and families to keep them safe
• Excellent communication skills with children, young people and families as well as carers and professionals
• Excellent skills when it comes to writing case notes, reports and assessments

Qualification & Experience

• Social Work England registration
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
• Understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices

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