Qualified Social Worker, London Borough of Bromley Council, Childrens Referral & Assessment Team
Bromley
Ref: 1170/8
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Bromley |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | 1170/8 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, London Borough of Bromley Council, Childrens Referral & Assessment Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team
Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children’s Social Work team
The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager
The responsibilities will include:
• Referrals meeting the threshold for an assessment will be passed through to the Referral and Assessment Service by the MASH Team. These cases relate to children between the ages of 0-17
• The referrals can be:
- Child Protection - children who have suffered significant harm, or are at risk of suffering significant harm. Investigations and assessments of these children are usually conducted on a joint basis with the Police Child Abuse and Investigation Team (CAIT)
- Children in Need - children whose needs cannot be met through the CAF (Common Assessment Framework) and TAC (Team Around the Child) process or ones with a range of complex needs
- The initial stages of new Looked After episodes for a child or young person
- Families presenting as having No Recourse to Public Funds. Assessments are completed, through direct work with children and families plus appropriate professionals, to identify needs/risks and develop plans to meet these as appropriate. Case responsibility is then transferred to the appropriate teams within Social Care
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 3 month Temporary Contract at least
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance
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The successful candidate will need to hold a Social Work Degree or equivalent must be registered with Social Work England, have a current DBS and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
