Senior Social Work Practitioner - Referral & Assessment Team in Bromley, Kent

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Senior Social Work Practitioner - Referral and Assessment Team
Location: Bromley, UK
Salary: Up to £39.04 hourly
Contract Length: 3-month assignment
Employment Type: Full Time

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference as a Locum Senior Social Work Practitioner within the Referral and Assessment Team in Bromley. Over a 3-month period, you'll utilise your expertise to work with children aged 0-17, assessing their situations and making recommendations to improve outcomes. With an hourly rate of up to £39.04, this full-time position offers an exciting challenge in a vibrant community.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates life's twists and turns, allowing you to maintain work-life balance. Social workers are part of an office rota system but have the flexibility of claiming expenses for travel to work-related visits.
• Locum Benefits: Embrace the variety and flexibility that locum positions offer along with a competitive rate and the chance to enhance your experience across diverse cases.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Locums can claim back mileage expenses for visits, excluding travel from home to work, easing the cost burden of travel.
• Oyster Cards Provided: Save on travel expenses within the city with access to work-provided Oyster cards.
• Gain Broad Experience: Expand your skills working on a range of cases from Child Protection to Looked After episodes and cases with No Recourse to Public Funds.

What you will do:

• Conduct assessments for children who may be at risk, working closely with the Police Child Abuse and Investigation Team on joint investigations as required.
• Engage directly with children and families to understand their needs, identify risks, and develop comprehensive plans to address these.
• Handle cases involving Children in Need and navigate complex scenarios where the Common Assessment Framework is not sufficient.
• Coordinate the initial stages of new Looked After episodes, ensuring thorough assessments and smooth transitions to other teams within Social Care.
• Manage cases from referral through to completion before transferring to the appropriate teams.

Working in the heart of Bromley offers you the chance to be part of a buzzing community with great connections to central London. Whether you are commuting or looking to relocate, Bromley provides a perfect blend of suburban tranquillity and urban amenities. Enjoy the beautiful parks, vibrant shopping areas, and a lively social scene while making a real impact in children’s lives. Join us in Bromley and be a catalyst for positive change today!

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