Social Worker - LAC & Care Proceedings

Location Bexley
Job type Contract
Salary £32 - 35 per hour
Consultant Jess Ling
Call +44 7361 589745
Reference HQ00120440

Sanctuary Personnel, an award-winning and renowned Recruitment Agency is looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work within a Looked After Children and Care Proceedings Team based in Bexley.

The pay rate for this Social Worker is £32-35 per hour (assignment rate) and is an initial 3-month contract.

Main duties:

  • Apply the legal requirements of The Children Act 1989, The Children [Leaving Care] Act 2000 and as it relates to the client groups. Including Independent Needs Assessment, Care Planning and Pathway Plan reviews
  • Apply the policies and procedures of Bexley Council - as they apply to the client groups
  • Work in partnership with other targeted and universal services to create holistic support packages for young people
  • Contribute to other forms of service delivery
  • Attend and contribute to case conferences, reviews and meetings
  • Provide written reports and assessments, provide management information and maintain case records
  • Provide court reports for cases in care proceedings
  • Involve and consult with clients and their families in all matters relating to their welfare and development

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent within Social Work
  • HCPC registered as a Social Worker
  • You must have recent experience working within LAC and/or care proceedings

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place after 100 hours of work has been completed
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support with a specialist safeguarding team
  • In-house payroll system
  • Free digital copy of the Social Work News Magazine

Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Jess Ling; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements