Qualified Social Worker, Achieving for Children, Richmond on Thames & Kingston on Thames
Richmond on Thames & Kingston on Thames
Ref: 1172/4
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Richmond on Thames & Kingston on Thames |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | 1172/4 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Achieving for Children, Richmond on Thames & Kingston on Thames - 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:
• Children with Disabilities Team
• Assessing the needs of Children and their Families in accordance with the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families within statutory timescales
• Develop Child in Need, Child Protection and Children looked After plans, and participate in relevant Child in need meetings, Children Looked after Meetings and Core group meetings
• Use a range of interventions to engage children, young people and their families in working towards the objectives of their individual care plans
• Free Parking
• Good transport links; Chessington North Station is a 3 minute walk from the office and this line goes into Waterloo via Clapham and takes 30 minutes to get to Waterloo. Chessington is served by the M25 and A3. The A3 is a 3 minute drive from the office and the M25 is a 10 minute drive away. The 71 bus between Chessington World of Adventures to Kingston stops right outside the building also
• There are shower facilities on site for staff who cycle to work
• The offices have recently been refurbished with new desks and kitchen equipment – a generous sized staff room is also available for breaks
• 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
