Overview
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective childrens social care service as part of a social work team improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies procedures and guidance.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload dependent upon experience grade of post and complexity of cases utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations.
* Carry out high quality assessments using child-centered community focused and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.
* Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant social work qualification and registration
* Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments care planning and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures.
* Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues other agencies and families demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences.
We are a Disability Confident employer applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Optional Skills
* Motivational Interviewing
* Acute Care
* Crisis Intervention
* Behavioral Health
* Intake Experience
* Hospice Care
* Case Management
* Home Care
* Child Welfare
* Experience with Children
* Social Work
* Addiction Counseling
Location & Salary
Romford Permanent 43680 - 53172 per annum (subject to final confirmation plus 4000 Market Supplement). Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
Flexible Working Options
Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days
* Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually
* Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources
* Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values : Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone
Recruitment Call
Were a council that embraces change encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If youre ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative collaboration and civic pridewe want to hear from you.
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