Social Worker - Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Assessment Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Assessment Team
Service Area: Children's Social Care
Location: Enfield, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children's Assessment Team in Enfield. This ongoing role offers excellent flexibility, with both full-time and part-time options available, alongside a highly competitive hourly rate of £37.52. You will play a vital role in completing high-quality assessments and ensuring children and families receive timely, effective support at the point of referral.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements: Choose between part-time or full-time working to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive hourly rate: £37.52 per hour, recognising your skills and experience.

• Flexible start and finish times: Supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Supportive working environment: Be part of a collaborative team where professional contributions are valued.

• Continuous professional development: Access learning opportunities to support your career progression within children's services.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker in the Assessment Team, you will:

• Undertake timely and high-quality assessments to identify risks, needs, and strengths of children and families.

• Complete assessments in line with statutory frameworks, including the Children Act 1989.

• Develop clear, child-focused intervention plans that promote safety and positive outcomes.

• Engage directly with children and families to understand lived experiences and inform decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including education, health, police, and mental health services.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and defensible case records in line with statutory and local authority requirements.

• Participate in team meetings, strategy discussions, and multi-agency forums.

• Contribute to service development, quality assurance activity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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