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.