Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Luton - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 29 - 29

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Social Worker LAC (Looked After Children) Hybrid role including court work working within Luton Borough Councils Children Families & Education Services.

The role involves assessing and supporting children and families undertaking statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 preparing care plans and working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children at risk.

The position includes frequent home visits court representation and working with vulnerable and complex cases.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Conduct holistic assessments of children and families to determine need risk and appropriate interventions.

Undertake statutory duties including care proceedings adoption/permanency planning and attending court as Council representative.

Develop SMART care plans and liaise with multi-agency teams.

Maintain accurate case records in Liquid Logic in compliance with GDPR.

Provide witness statements and support court proceedings.

Manage challenging and vulnerable cases with minimal supervision.

Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and adhere to professional standards.

Support career progression pathways within Childrens Services including acting as a practice teacher for students.

Promote equality diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in service delivery.

Skills/Experience:

Substantial post-qualification experience in children and family social work.

Ability to make professional judgements in multi-disciplinary settings.

Competence in managing complex and high-risk cases including crisis intervention.

Strong written and verbal communication including report writing for court and multi-agency meetings.

Experience in using social work recording systems (e.g. Liquid Logic).

Knowledge of legislation statutory responsibilities and child development principles.

Ability to represent the Local Authority in court.

Ability to influence service delivery and identify gaps in service.

Leadership and teamwork skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 25/01/2025.

Location: Luton.

Contract: Fixed-term hybrid working.

Enhanced DBS Required.

Required Skills:

Substantial post-qualification experience in children and family social work. Ability to make professional judgements in multi-disciplinary settings. Competence in managing complex and high-risk cases including crisis intervention. Strong written and verbal communication including report writing for court and multi-agency meetings. Experience in using social work recording systems (e.g. Liquid Logic). Knowledge of legislation statutory responsibilities and child development principles. Ability to represent the Local Authority in court. Ability to influence service delivery and identify gaps in service. Leadership and teamwork skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Education:

Social Work England registration and Social Work qualification.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Social Worker LAC (Looked After Children) Hybrid role including court work working within Luton Borough Councils Children Families & Education Services. The role involves assessing and supporting children and families undertaking statutory dutie...