Are you an experienced Social Worker based in Richmond and Wandsworth area?
Position : Social Worker (Children) - PO2- P03
Location: Richmond and Wandsworth, SW18
Salary: £20.06
Job Type: Temp-12 weeks
Shifts: Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM)
Requirements:
- Child/Adult DBS on Update Service.
- UK Passport/Right to Work (skilled worker VISA's need not apply)
- 5 Years of professional references
- Social work England/HCPC Check
Responsibilities:
Act as the lead professional in statutory cases that require a qualified social worker, including child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases; * Undertake the full range of social work tasks with children in need and their families; assessment, planning, implementation and review (APIR);
- Bring together and co-ordinate the team around the child to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to APIR and safeguarding;
- Establish and develop collaborative working with allied health and social care practitioners from children's and adults' services;
- Promote and model effective working arrangements with schools, children's centres and other settings;
- Develop a good understanding of evidence based practice and integrate models of best practice into day to day service delivery; * Participate positively in professional supervision and annual appraisal (PrP) review, taking personal responsibility for the quality of practice;
- Take part in case/practice audits and contribute to peer audit arrangements as required:
- Build professional credibility within the multi-professional partnership by achieving practice standards and meeting performance targets consistently; providing accredited practice teaching as required;
- Actively contribute to team working, supporting colleagues, covering for colleagues in their absence and taking part in team meetings and development events;
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Team Improvement Plan;
- Understand and integrate into practice the key policies of the Council in relation to social care with children and families, especially multi-disciplinary working, integration and whole family approaches;
- Develop professional expertise in at least one of the key risk factors affecting the welfare of children; parental alcohol/substance misuse; parental mental health problems; domestic abuse; learning difficulties; and homelessness;
- Develop an excellent knowledge base of and collaborative working with local preventative and targeted family support services, particularly those provided by the voluntary and community sector;
- Demonstrate a high level of competence and confidence in the use of the Council electronic case recording/reporting tool, maintaining accurate and up-to-date child records in compliance with the Integrated Children's System;
- Promote and demonstrate the meaningful participation of children, young people and parents/carers in the process of APIR, in all aspects of decision making and in shaping service delivery;
- Understand, promote and integrate into practice Council policies in relation to valuing diversity and promoting equalities;
- Consider and put forward ideas for improving the efficiency and the effectiveness of Council services to children and families;
- Contribute to the review of Council policies and procedures, particularly guidance and protocols for social workers;
- Enhance and promote the reputation of the Council as a provider of high quality services to children and families.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to employee well-being
Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of our service users in Richmond & Wandsworth. Your dedication and compassion will contribute to improving their quality of life and well-being.