Children's Social Worker

Community Care Live; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in Greater London is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children's Intervention and Planning Team. Candidates must possess a Social Work Qualification and have at least 3 years of post-qualified experience. The role involves working with at-risk children in a proactive, child-centred manner, and participating in initial court proceedings. This position offers competitive pay of £39.04 per hour and hybrid working options, within a supportive management structure.

Benefits

Supportive management structure

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.
• Experience in a children's frontline safeguarding team.
• Desirable to have a valid UK driving licence and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Join the Children's Intervention and Planning Team.
• Handle cases involving vulnerable and at-risk children.
• Work on court cases and crisis interventions.

Skills

Frontline safeguarding

Initial court proceedings

Child-centred approach

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children's Intervention and Planning Team.

Do not apply if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years equivalent post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team is responsible for dealing with the most vulnerable and in need of protection children in the borough involving CIN, CP and court cases. The team work hard to effectively and efficiently make decisions on cases at all stages of crisis intervention to ensure the absolute best outcomes are achieved. Working proactively, with a child-centred approach to each case is vital to ensure successful case progression.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a children's frontline safeguarding Social Work team as well as key experience in initial court proceedings. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts is essential in order to be considered for this position. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are not essential but desirable for this role.

What\'s on offer?

• £39.04 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• "Outstanding" and "Good" Ofsted inspection results 2024
• Hybrid working scheme
• Supportive management structure with regular supervision
• Easily accessible via car
• Parking available/ nearby

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930