Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker Merton M5349

SW Locums are searching for a capable and confident Qualified Social Worker with excellent UK experience within Children’s Services in a Statutory setting. This post is for a Social Worker within the Children’s Safeguarding and Care Team.

Must be able to attend the office x3 times per week.

Social Workers must meet the Department for Education (DfE) Guidelines and have a minimum of 3 years Permanent Post Qualification experience working as a Social Worker in the UK.

To provide quality social work services to vulnerable children, young people and their families and/or carers, based on the policy and objectives of the Children, Schools & Families department.

Manage a Children & Families caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families

Applicants must have proven experience encompassing the skills and knowledge in working with families. The role includes managing an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and timeframes whilst consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards. They will be expected to undertake assessments of need, direct work and formulate care plans in collaboration with children and families. They will need to have a strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

This is a welcoming and supportive team. Whilst in the role you will receive reflective supervision provided through 1-1 and group learning experiences using the Signs of Safety framework to guide your work and approach as a Social Worker.

Essential requirements:

• Must be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent) registered with Social Work England with at least 2 years post qualifying UK experience, ideally with experience of working in a Children’s Social Work assessment team.
• You must hold right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS Issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service.
• You must be someone who thinks outside the box, can challenge others and make evidenced based decisions.
• Must be enthusiastic and committed to building a culture based on excellence and collaboration.
• Must be someone who can challenge and make evidenced based decisions.

With SW Locums you will benefit from:

• Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
• Great rates of pay.
• No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
• Fastest and accurate payments available.
• Contact available 24/7.
• Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to on-going training opportunities.
• Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering a substantial £££ bonus for successfully placed referrals.
• Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £££ for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.