Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Brent, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Type: Full Time Preferred / Part Time Considered (Ongoing)

Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team within the Social Worker - Children team in Brent UK, earning £37.52 hourly. This exciting ongoing opportunity offers full-time preferred hours with part-time considered, allowing for flexibility around start and finish times.

Are you ready for a new and rewarding challenge? London Borough of Brent is looking for a Social Worker to join our Children With Disabilities Team at The Brent Civic Centre. This dynamic position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Alongside a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy the flexibility that comes with locum roles, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life in a manner that works best for you.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time Preferred / Part Time Considered: Core hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with flexible options such as 8am-6pm across four days per week to suit your lifestyle.
• Hourly Pay: Receive a generous hourly rate of £37.52 that reflects your expertise and dedication.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements that help you effectively manage personal and professional commitments.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to varied challenges and opportunities that will enhance your skills and experience.
• Experience Variety: Enjoy the benefits of locum work, expanding your professional network and broadening your expertise across different settings.

What you will do

• Carry out Core, pre-birth, and risk assessments to ensure the welfare of children.
• Conduct Section 47 child protection investigations to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
• Write statements and complete reports for court proceedings, representing the authority professionally.
• Give evidence in court, providing crucial insight and expertise to child welfare cases.
• Perform home visits to monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Maintain up-to-date case recordings for accurate and thorough documentation.
• Convene and chair core group meetings, engaging with other professionals and stakeholders.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues and external partners for collaborative investigations and protection plans.
• Initiate and manage care proceedings, reviewing and implementing care plans as required.
• Supervise contact sessions, ensuring the best interests of the children are met.
• Prepare and present detailed case conference reports, attending key meetings and strategy discussions.
• Develop and oversee Chil