Family Assessment And Intervention Social Worker
£40.00 per hour
Torbay
Locum Social Work
About the role:
To work closely with multi-agency partners to carry out child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and initial intervention work - ensuring children are safeguarded and families are supported to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake statutory assessments and Section 47 investigations
Develop SMART plans based on clear analysis of risk and need
Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, police and other agencies
Manage a varied caseload with support from experienced managers and practitioners
Make informed decisions to support early intervention or progression to longer-term support services
Who we are looking for:
Qualified and experienced Social worker with minimum 3 years permanent experience in a local authority
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to convey respect for others
Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving
Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations
Ability to work in an open and challenging way with families
Organisational/time management skills
Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work
Ability to prepare and present reports in a variety of settings
Demonstrate skills in working to achieve focussed outcomes.
Customer focussed.
Ability to exercise individual judgement and consult where and when appropriate.
Ability to be able to use own initiative.
Assessment skills including balancing risk and protective factors
Excellent case recording skills
Ability to create good working relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues and other professionals.
Ability to use IT packages including Microsoft word and IT based Care Management Systems.
Why join HCRG Staffing?
HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.
With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.