JOB-20240819-db742659

Experienced Social Worker - Assessment Team

Service Area: Children's Services
Location: Medway, UK
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum | Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Social Worker - Assessment Team to join Children's Services in Medway. This ongoing locum position offers an excellent hourly rate of £38.00 and flexible part-time or full-time working options.

This role is ideal for a confident and experienced social worker who thrives in a fast-paced assessment environment and is passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle.

• Excellent Hourly Rate: Earn £38.00 per hour, paid for every hour worked.

• Flexible Working: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with locum flexibility.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and reflective supervision to continue developing your career.

• Supportive & Collaborative Environment: Work closely with multi-agency partners and an experienced team.

• Career Progression: Gain valuable experience working with complex and high-risk cases.

What You Will Do

• Undertake statutory social work assessments, ensuring children are safeguarded and outcomes are improved.

• Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, making sound and defensible professional judgements.

• Complete Child and Family Assessments, Section 17 assessments, and Section 47 enquiries.

• Carry out direct work with children and families to identify risk, analyse need, and develop safety and support plans.

• Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, legal planning, and court when required.

• Work effectively with multi-agency partners, ensuring children's voices are central to assessments and planning.