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Social worker - child protection and court team

Sandwell
HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd
Social worker
Posted: 27 October
Offer description

About the role:

£33.30

Sandwell

Locum Social Work

Based in a locality model with a focus on good quality assessments and dynamic planning which deliver timely evidence-based interventions and the progress of pre-proceedings/care proceedings through to permanency planning, this service will strengthen partnership working with families in local communities.


Key Responsibilities

* Work alongside the Assessment & Intervention Teams and be based in the same locality;
* Work with children subject of Child Protection Plans or within Court Proceedings;
* Work in an organised and planned way to ensure timescales set by the Trust and the Court are consistently met;
* Produce reports for Court, write court statements, care plans and assessments in a succinct manner, demonstrating highly attuned skills in gathering, assessing and analysing key information leading to evidenced-based recommendations for children;
* Represent the Trust in giving evidence in Court


Who we are looking for

* Qualified and experienced Social worker with minimum 3 years permanent experience in a local authority
* Be able to demonstrate experience of Court work
* Have a good level of experience of working in a children and families setting and have managed a complex case load
* Have a sound knowledge of legislation and guidance
* Be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions
* Good knowledge of child development


Skills

* Strong communication
* Empathy, and active listening to build trust with children and families
* Analytical and critical thinking for complex case assessments
* Legal knowledge and court skills for advocacy and representation
* Organizational and crisis management abilities to handle multiple cases and stressful situations


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.

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