Description
We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams. As a Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, you will work as part of a fast-paced team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a fast-paced team responding to child protection needs
- Undertaking child and family assessments
- Supporting children and families through the assessment process
- Co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans
Requirements:
- A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification
- At least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting
- Working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post
- Knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work
Benefits:
- Competitive salary - Grade I-K - £47,367 - £59,394 plus travel allowance of £1,340 per annum
- Brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for agile/flexible working