Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Islington - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

To work with children young people and their families where a child has been identified as in need under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The postholder will assess needs plan and deliver interventions and promote positive outcomes while ensuring children are safeguarded and their welfare is paramount.

Key Responsibilities

Hold and manage a caseload of Children in Need (CIN) cases including complex family situations.
Undertake statutory assessments in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Develop implement and review Child in Need Plans ensuring timely and outcome-focused interventions.
Complete high-quality direct work with children and young people to understand their lived experiences and wishes.
Identify risks and escalate concerns appropriately including initiating child protection processes where thresholds are met.

Work collaboratively with families carers schools health professionals and partner agencies.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings CIN reviews strategy discussions and core groups where required.
Ensure childrens voices are central to assessment planning and decision-making.

Maintain accurate timely and analytical case records in line with local authority policies and statutory guidance.
Prepare written reports for meetings reviews and legal proceedings when necessary.
Ensure compliance with legislation statutory guidance and local procedures.

Work in accordance with Social Work England professional standards and code of practice.
Participate in supervision training and continuous professional development (CPD).
Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
Registration with Social Work England.
Experience of working with children and families within a statutory setting.
Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 Working Together and safeguarding legislation.
Ability to assess risk analyse information and make professional judgments.
Strong communication report-writing and IT skills.

Experience specifically within Children in Need or Child Protection teams.
Knowledge of Signs of Safety or strengths-based practice models.
Court work experience.

3 Month Contract With A local AuthorityJob PurposeTo work with children young people and their families where a child has been identified as in need under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The postholder will assess needs plan and deliver interventions and promote positive outcomes while ensuring...

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

Hold and manage a caseload of Children in Need (CIN) cases including complex family situations.
Undertake statutory assessments in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Develop implement and review Child in Need Plans ensuring timely and outcome-focused interventions.
Complete high-quality direct work with children and young people to understand their lived experiences and wishes.
Identify risks and escalate concerns appropriately including initiating child protection processes where thresholds are met.

Work collaboratively with families carers schools health professionals and partner agencies.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings CIN reviews strategy discussions and core groups where required.
Ensure childrens voices are central to assessment planning and decision-making.

Maintain accurate timely and analytical case records in line with local authority policies and statutory guidance.
Prepare written reports for meetings reviews and legal proceedings when necessary.
Ensure compliance with legislation statutory guidance and local procedures.

Work in accordance with Social Work England professional standards and code of practice.
Participate in supervision training and continuous professional development (CPD).
Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
Registration with Social Work England.
Experience of working with children and families within a statutory setting.
Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 Working Together and safeguarding legislation.
Ability to assess risk analyse information and make professional judgments.
Strong communication report-writing and IT skills.