Sanctuary Social Care currently has a permanent vacancy based in Twickenham for a Social Worker to work full-time within a Looked After Children Team.
As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,282 up to £39,930 per annum.
Responsibilities of the Social Worker:
To assess and identify the needs and wishes of looked after children and young people
Provide social work services direct to clients
To ensure equal opportunity of access to and provision of service based on individual need
Manage an assigned caseload of children and families, independently, in compliance with agreed casework objectives, assessing and managing risks appropriately, and in accordance with statutory regulations and guidelines
Work to range of legal options to support investigation and protection and accommodation; if required give evidence in court; using contingency planning to anticipate complexity and changing circumstances
Undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and families assigned, to monitor and review the implementation of care plans, to ensure that the services being provided are meeting the assessed need; and that the cost of provision remains within any agreed budget
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 job is advertised by Lucy Pearson; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.