Senior Social Worker - Child & Family Help Team in Richmond, Surrey

JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Social Worker - Child & Family Help Team | London Borough of Kingston and Richmond | £39.04 Hourly | Ongoing

Join an inspiring team in the vibrant London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond as a Senior Social Worker within the Child & Family Help Team. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of £39.04 while making a lasting impact within an ongoing role. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, delivering flexibility to match your lifestyle.

Perks and benefits:

• Working as a locum offers the chance to enjoy a fantastic work-life balance, allowing you to set your own schedule.
• With an excellent hourly wage, you have the opportunity to maximise your earnings.
• Plus, as a locum, you'll gain valuable experience across different settings, expanding your network and enhancing your professional skills.
• Additionally, you get to experience varied work environments, providing you the versatility to strengthen your career.

What you will do:

• Coach and share expertise with Child & Family Help Practitioners to deliver high-quality interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive, family-oriented assessments in collaboration with practitioners.
• Set realistic goals and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Keep detailed records of all interventions and support provided.
• Prioritise the welfare of children and young people in every decision and action taken.
• Lead s47 investigations when necessary ensuring a smooth transition to higher-level interventions if required.
• Develop and coordinate multi-agency partnerships for optimal child and family outcomes.
• Respond promptly to significant events and escalate issues as needed.
• Foster an organisational culture that emphasises partnership, learning, and innovation.

About you:
We are looking for individuals with a degree-level qualification in social work and active Social Work England registration. You should have significant experience in a safeguarding environment and be skilled at supervising and engaging with high-risk children, families, and multi-agency stakeholders effectively. Strong skills in record-keeping and IT will also be essential, alongside your enthusiasm for achieving AfC’s tenets and producing excellent outcomes for children and families.

About the service:
The Child and Family Help Team is an integral part of the Social Care and Early Help Directorate. This team works tirelessly to support children, young people, and families in need of targeted early help or specialist intervention. Collaborating with various agencies, the service aims to prevent more serious issues, helping to avert referrals into Child Protection services. Within this role, you will report to the Child & Family Help Team Manager and will supervise qualified C&FH Practitioners. Based primarily in our offices, youth centres, or family hubs, your work will span Kingston or Richmond boroughs within early help and statutory frameworks.
The London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond are a wonderful place to live and work, offering a picturesque yet incredibly convenient setting. With vibrant communities, excellent schools, and beautiful green spaces, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to unwind and thrive outside your fulfilling professional life. Embrace this adventure and help us make a difference today!

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