Social Worker – Childrens Team
- West Thurrock, Essex
- £35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Enjoy the advantages of a full-time role with hourly salary that compels flexibility and financial stability.
- Thrive on diverse work experiences that provide exposure to various cases and enhance your professional growth.
- Embrace the satisfaction of truly impactful work, knowing you are making a real difference in your community.
- Additionally, benefit from opportunities for continuous development and learning, ensuring you keep abreast of the latest practices in social work.
- Undertake assessments of children and families to determine their needs and identify any risks of harm.
- Carry out child protection investigations and provide intervention to safeguard children in need.
- Work with families to develop and implement child protection plans, ensuring their participation and input.
- Manage a caseload of children and families, maintaining accurate records and case files.
- Ensure assessments, interventions, and reviews are completed in a timely and high-quality manner.
- Prepare and present cases in meetings, including child protection conferences, court hearings, and multi-agency forums.
- Develop and implement care plans to meet the needs of children and families, providing support where necessary.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as those in health, education, and housing services, to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting families.
- Prepare reports for court proceedings, including assessments, recommendations, and evidence to inform decisions about children’s welfare.
- Advocate on behalf of children and families, ensuring their voices and views are heard in all proceedings and interventions.