Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Assessment Team
Location: Romford, UK
Pay Rate: £41.20 per hour
Contract: Full-time or Part-time, Locum (3 months, with potential extension)

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and skilled social worker to join the Assessment Team in Romford on a locum basis. Offering a competitive rate of £41.20 per hour, this role provides a chance to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and engaging environment. Flexible full-time and part-time options are available, making it ideal for professionals seeking work arrangements that suit their lifestyle.

Romford, located in the London Borough of Havering, combines rich history with modern amenities, providing an excellent balance of career opportunity and quality of life.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible locum work: Enjoy the freedom to manage your workload and schedule around personal commitments.

• Enhanced experience: Gain diverse experience across a range of social work settings, strengthening your professional profile.

• Work-life balance: Tailored working hours provide flexibility for early or late starts.

• Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a variety of professionals, expanding your connections and career prospects.

• Professional growth: Develop specialist skills and knowledge through hands-on responsibilities, mentoring, and training opportunities.

What you will do:

• Directly manage and supervise a small team of qualified and non-social work professionals, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective case management

• Handle a caseload of complex and challenging cases, providing impactful interventions

• Support the Team Manager in maintaining and enhancing professional standards across the Assessment Team

• Apply specialist social work knowledge with children and families to improve service outcomes and contribute to local strategic initiatives

• Lead skill-building initiatives within the team, offering coaching, consultation, and mentoring on practice issues, including evidence-based interventions and analytical assessments

• Participate in team development and recruitment, supporting the growth and capability of the Assessment Team

Romford offers a dynamic yet accessible location. With excellent transport links, shopping, cultural attractions, and leisure activities, you can enjoy the benefits of London without the central city hustle. This role allows you to advance your career while immersing yourself in a welcoming community rich with opportunity.

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