# Social Worker

**Company**: London Borough Of Waltham Forest
**Location**: London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 41,133 - 52,194 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a Social Worker to join their Permanence and Post Order Support Team. You will be responsible for holding a caseload of assessments and/or support cases, ensuring that necessary assessments are completed to a high standard within court timelines, and safeguarding children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to:

- Exemplify expert and best practice in relation to assessment and/or support cases of varying complexity

- Complete relevant assessments to a high standard and within required timescales

- Provide professional advice and case-related guidance to team members

- Attend Practice Support Group and contribute to discussions

- Hold a caseload including kinship assessments and delivery of support services to Kinship carers

- Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility

- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant theories/models and incorporate these into professional practice

The role requires:

- Professional registration with Social Work England

- Experience of completing assessments

- Knowledge of Fostering/Connected carers and Special Guardianship area

The salary for this role is £41,133 - £52,194 per year, with a retention bonus of £2000 per year.

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

## Skills

### Required
- Social Work
- Assessment
- Safeguarding
- Communication

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