We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children in Need within the Social Care industry in Bedford Council Responsibilities include: Ability to undertake complex social work assessments Experience of formulating support, protection and care plans Ability to negotiate with colleagues and partner agencies to resolve differences of opinion Ability to build effective, long lasting relationships with a range of service providers both from statutory and voluntary agencies Detailed knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 Detailed knowledge of the "Framework for the Assessment of Children and Their Families" Attending court and giving evidence when required Initiating and implementing child protection plans Managing packages of care Undertaking parenting and risk assessments Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children in Need or Child Protection Team within the UK Social Care industry. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels. Minimum Requirements: SWERegistration 5 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly p...