Qualified Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team

We are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team to work with one of our clients based in Southend. You will be working for the council.

Monday - Friday 

Perm contract 

Salary paying up to £37,890 per annum

Key Responsibilites

• Ensure through the provision of services that children are safe and achieving good outcomes. 

• Provide professional information, assessment and support to enable children, young people and their families to access, a range of services designed to minimise risks and improve their quality of life.

• Liaise with internal and external partners in order to gather information relevant to assessment and reviewing of care planning activities

• Accurately record and critically analyse information, following organisational policies and meeting organisational responsibilities for safeguarding.

• Undertake statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns.

• Work across organisational boundaries and contribute to the work of established and developing multi agency teams, in order to deliver seamless service responses to children, young people and their families with multiple needs.

• Maintain and update case notes and other records, prepare statements or reports, attend and give evidence in court in care proceedings, private law cases and adoption proceedings as appropriate.

• Develop expertise in one or more areas of children’s social care practice, and be recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice

• Investigate allegations of neglect or ill treatment of individuals.

• Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and HealthCare Professionals. We offer:

• An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral
• HCPC certified complimentary training
• 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Luke Mathurin on lukem@4recruitmentservices.com