Social Worker

My Social Work News; Enfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Enfield is looking for a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Team. The role involves attending planning meetings, developing care plans, and conducting child protection assessments. Candidates must hold a recognized Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England. This position offers excellent benefits, including a generous pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent Pension

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Fantastic Training

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Commitment to continual professional development.
• Understanding of child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend Child in Need planning meetings.
• Develop and review Child in Need care plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of legislation

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Enfield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join our Assessment & Intervention Team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is based in Enfield Town, in a refurbished open-plan office designed to support our smart working policy. The office is located amid a busy high street, shopping centre, and a variety of small businesses, bars, and restaurants. Excellent transport links to Central London and easy access via the M25, A10, and A406 make the location highly accessible.

Benefits of Working with Enfield Council:

• Excellent Pension: As part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you benefit from generous pension contributions.
• Generous Annual Leave: 24-32 days of holiday (depending on pay scale), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year.
• Long Service Award: Recognition for 25 years of service.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working arrangements and a variety of patterns across social care teams.
• Talent Nurturing: Focus on internal training and promotion to support career ambitions.
• Fantastic Training: Access to in-person, online, academic, and research-based courses with structured progression pathways.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Service for staff support.
• Blended Working: Office, home, and community-based work options.
• Free Parking: Staff parking at local authority and partner sites, with free parking for Blue Badge holders.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in Child in Need planning meetings.
• Develop, implement, and review Child in Need care plans in line with legislative requirements.
• Identify and coordinate resources and services to achieve planned outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Assess developmental needs and progress of the child, ensuring outcomes are met.
• Maintain accurate case records, including six-weekly visit notes and both announced and unannounced visits.
• Work with children and families under supervision orders, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Ensure child protection and looked after children processes are in place.
• Seek legal advice for extension of supervision orders or care orders as needed.

Child Protection:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including Core Assessments, pre-birth assessments, and risk assessments.
• Perform Section 47 Child Protection investigations and joint investigations with the police.
• Write and submit statements, Section 7, and Section 37 reports for court proceedings, representing the authority and providing evidence as required.
• Implement and review Care Plans, including supervision of contact between children and families.
• Convene and chair core group meetings, write case conference reports, and attend case conferences and strategy meetings.
• Liaise with other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective child protection efforts.
• Initiate and manage care proceedings, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Conduct home visits for monitoring and safeguarding, maintaining thorough and up-to-date case recordings.

Requirements:

• A recognised Social Work Qualification.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and commitment to continual professional development.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. We will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into your work placement.

Why Enfield Council?

Committed to progress, equality, and change. Collaboration is at the heart of Enfield Council's approach, with every practitioner, manager, and leader taking pride in their role and understanding the positive difference their work creates. The council is dedicated to ensuring its workforce is well-supported and fully equipped to excel, including attracting top talent, fostering professional development, prioritising staff well-being, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all levels.