Overview
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Need/Child Protection Team to work full-time based in Enfield.
Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town, the office offers hybrid and flexible working. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,834 per annum.
The role involves undertaking assessment and social work services to users and carers arising from the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy, and working in accordance with local government guidelines. The post also involves contributing to duty rosters, safeguarding vulnerable children, and ensuring timely case progression informed by up-to-date research.
Responsibilities
* To undertake assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy.
* To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources.
* To participate in duty team and/or rota.
* To ensure cases within the service are progressed in a timely manner, that the most vulnerable children are safeguarded and that up-to-date research informs all interventions.
* To undertake Care Proceedings and to represent the Local Authority at Court.
* To provide a casework service to the most vulnerable Looked After Children.
* To carry out assessments and undertake care management responsibilities in the area of looked after children and safeguarding statutory social work.
* To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and other legal documents as may be required in relation to Children Family Proceedings Courts, within relevant timescales to attend Court and represent the Children’s Services.
* To manage, implement, monitor and review plans, to involve users and liaise with other workers and agencies as appropriate.
* To be aware of resources available within the specialist area, including other funding sources, so that maximum benefit may be obtained for service users within budgetary resources of Children Services.
* To comply with the Children Services recording policy, and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required.
* To make use of management information systems, including IT, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.
* To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate Line Manager/Designated Person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets.
* To undertake training as required.
* To work as part of a team, participating in the duty system as required.
* To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities/Race Equality and Health & Safety Policies as an integral part of the post.
* To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Team Manager, Service Manager or Head of Service.
Benefits
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas.
* Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services for staff and their families.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
Requirements
* A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Social Work England registered.
Contact
This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Sanctuary takes pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). All staff undertake annual online training on EDI and other compliance training courses.
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