Experienced Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Social Worker within the Assessment & Intervention Team to work full time based in Merton.
The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £45,834 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Work directly with children, young people and families using Merton's Relationship-based practice model and a range of Signs of Safety and systemic social work tools and approaches.
* Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with children, young people, families and carers to offer containment and create the conditions for change to occur.
* Prepare, provide and explain written reports and plans to children, families, carers and professionals in a range of settings including home visits; family network meetings; court hearings; panels and multi-agency meetings.
* Work alongside children, young people, parents and families experiencing or at risk of experiencing social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable change.
* Undertake direct observation of practice, with effective feedback to offer quality assurance.
* Support colleagues and partners to develop evidenced-based practice.
* Where the role requires, have responsibility for effective group supervision, individual supervision, appraisal and mentoring of colleagues.
* Maintain up-to-date records and data using electronic devices and systems and provide reports for a range of audiences as required by the Line Manager.
* Participate in and oversee successful completion of learning and insight processes within the team.
* Provide information and signposting for children, young people, families and carers to relevant universal, early help and specialist services in the local area and beyond where appropriate.
* Actively work in partnership with other professional groups to deliver a holistic service to children, young people, families and carers.
* Undertake other tasks allocated by manager or senior colleagues, in keeping with the responsibilities of the grade and development.
* Work in accordance with the Council's statutory responsibilities, policies and service procedures and comply with equality and diversity policies, procedures and legislation.
* Be responsible for expert social work oversight/supervision of staff and social work interventions with children, families and carers where required.
* Organise own workload and supervise the work of colleagues as required by the line manager.
Requirements
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Social Work England registered.
Contact: This Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Lucy Pearson; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to all candidates. We will contact those who meet our client’s requirements.
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates reflects the clients that candidates will support within their role. This has contributed to industry recognition for candidate care and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. We will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into the work placement.
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