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Children’s Assessment Social Worker – Flexible Hours (Locum)

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Job summary

A social services recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children's Assessment Team in Barking & Dagenham. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive pay rate of £37.52 per hour with flexible working hours. The successful candidate will undertake statutory assessments, manage cases, and provide professional evidence in court. Candidates must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration and experience in safeguarding practices. Benefits include a supportive team environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Supportive team environment
Ongoing professional development
Competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

  • Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
  • Experience working in a Children’s Assessment or Safeguarding Team.
  • Ability to manage cases and produce court documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct statutory assessments of children and families.
  • Manage cases through Care Proceedings when necessary.
  • Attend court to provide professional evidence.
  • Chair multi-disciplinary meetings for intervention plans.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Children Act legislation
Experience in Children’s Assessment
Ability to produce high-quality assessments
Confident in fast-paced environments

Education

Social Work England registration
Job description
A social services recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children's Assessment Team in Barking & Dagenham. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive pay rate of £37.52 per hour with flexible working hours. The successful candidate will undertake statutory assessments, manage cases, and provide professional evidence in court. Candidates must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration and experience in safeguarding practices. Benefits include a supportive team environment and professional development opportunities.
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