Quailfied Social Worker

We are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 1 years experience to join the Looked after Children’s Team in the East London Area

Duties and Responsibilities;

1. To be responsible for complex cases and detailed assessments including, where appropriate, Child Protection Assessments.
2. To assist the Manager, as required in aspects of the Team’s work including the allocation of work; maintaining, developing and encouraging high professional standards; and supporting the supervision and development of individual staff.
3. To keep up to date with good practice guidance, current legislation, Government initiatives and local policies and procedures with a view to playing a lead role in disseminating these within the team.
4. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to Team members on professional issues.
5. To assist the Principal Officer in developing and maintaining projects within agreed timetables.
6. To represent the Manager or Principal Officer at internal and external meetings where appropriate, and to act as Deputy to the Manager.
7. To write complex reports and briefing papers on policy and operational issues for the Team Manager, Principal Officer, Chief Children & Families’ Officer and to participate in a range of meetings, case conferences or task forces, service and project management groups.

Pay rate from £21- £27 per hour

GSCC Registration is essential.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRB DISCLOSURE WHICH TRADEWIND WILL PAY FOR

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* We offer a GSCC refund to candidates who have worked through Tradewind Recruitment for a period of 6 months

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Please give us a call if you would like to find out more about our immediate vacancies and Social Work careers.

Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in this position please email your CV to socialwork@twrecruitment.com or contact our Consultants directly on 08458801273.

Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.