Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team
Social Worker – Looked After Children Team
| Location | Bexley |
| Job type | Contract |
| Salary | £37 per hour |
| Consultant | Jasmine Burman |
| Call | 03337000020 |
| Reference | 236448 |
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Worker – Looked After Children Team – Bexley (UK) – £37 Hourly
Join a vibrant team in the Looking After Children Team as a Social Worker in Bexley, UK, earning an attractive £37 per hour. This ongoing full-time role is your chance to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people under the care of the local authority. If you’re eager to make a difference and embrace a fulfilling career that offers immense job satisfaction, this position is for you!
Perks and benefits:
– Hourly Salary: Enjoy competitive hourly pay, allowing you flexibility in your work schedule while earning a rewarding wage.
– Full Time: Dive into a full-time role that offers stability and a chance to immerse yourself in meaningful work, making a positive impact every single day.
– Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing training and professional development opportunities that will enhance your skills and career growth.
– Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a role that appreciates the importance of work-life balance and offers flexibility to ensure you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
– Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a supportive and dynamic team environment that encourages collaboration and personal growth.
What you will do:
– Manage a caseload of children and young people in the care of the local authority, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.
– Develop, implement, and regularly review detailed care plans in collaboration with the child, family, carers, and other professionals.
– Undertake statutory visits and fulfil all statutory duties as per relevant legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
– Prepare comprehensive and high-quality reports for reviews, court proceedings, and permanency panels.
– Promote permanence through avenues such as long-term fostering, adoption, or reunification wherever possible.
– Support children and young people through transitions and placement changes, ensuring their stability and well-being.
– Collaborate in a multi-agency setting to meet the holistic needs of the child, including education, health, and emotional well-being.
– Engage and build positive relationships with children and young people to empower them to achieve their potential.
– Participate in child review meetings, supervision, team meetings, and training to continually improve service provision.
– Maintain precise and current case records, adhering to local authority policies and procedures.
Bexley is a wonderful place to live and work. Located on the outskirts of London, it offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquillity. With excellent schools, lovely parks, and a friendly community, Bexley provides a wonderful backdrop to both work and life. It’s a great place to enrich your career while enjoying a high quality of living.
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