Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Sutton to recruit for a Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service on a permanent basis paying £42,060-£50,085 P/Annum. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Sutton is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing several changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. Responsibilities include: Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need' Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effective...