Social Worker - Community Team

Location Redbridge
Job type Permanent
Salary £33930 - £40991 per annum
Consultant Stefan Garrett
Call +44 7400 310920
Reference HQ00083887_1601902277

Sanctuary Social Care currently has a permanent vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work full-time within a Community Team based in Barkingside. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work Practice in Children's Services and be registered with Social Work England.

As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,930 - £40,991 per annum.

Summary:

  • The teams play a vital role in continuing the child's journey when cases are transferred from the Assessment Service and where longer-term involvement is needed to try to resolve concerns about children's welfare.

  • The team provides social work services to children and their families to safeguard and promote their welfare.

  • Your role will be to implement child protection and child in need plans, support looked after children, and to escalate cases through legal proceedings when required, liaising with partners within and without the council as necessary to ensure that services are provided efficiently and effectively.

  • You'll manage complex cases, planning intervention and support in a timely manner and, at all times, making sure that the children's voices are heard and recorded consistently.

  • You will also be developing and improving standards and quality, helping us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and their families.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work

  • Current Social Work England registration

  • Significant senior level frontline experience within children's services

Contact:

This Social Worker role is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.