Children's Social Worker - Pledge Assessment Team in Southwark, London

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Opportunity: Children’s Social Worker - Pledge Assessment Team in Southwark, earning £TBC hourly. Full-time and ongoing, this rewarding position within the 0-15 Care Service invites you to be part of an innovative team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. Based in vibrant Southwark, you will work within the Council's Children and Families Department, using a systemic approach to address complex needs.

Perks and benefits:

As a locum social worker, you’ll enjoy flexibility in your working hours, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance while gaining diverse experience across different cases. This role includes opportunities for professional development and the chance to network with like-minded professionals in the field. Working with Southwark Council also means access to a supportive team environment and engagement in fun and community-centered events designed to support foster carers and children.

What you will do:

• Conduct direct work with children, providing clear assessments of their needs and those of their families, in accordance with statutory guidance.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans while managing caseloads as directed. Prioritise work activities and responsibilities effectively.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met, including regular visits to children, arranging reviews, and reporting to court within required timescales.
• Deliver concise and informative reports based on complex evidence.
• Provide purposeful social work interventions with specific aims to manage risk and achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with other practitioners to devise plans and implement clinical interventions in varying settings, including family homes.
• Maintain organised case records and produce comprehensive analytic reports.

This position requires some evening work and occasional travel outside London, with opportunities for weekend community activities. Southwark offers a culturally rich and vibrant environment with plenty of amenities, making it a wonderful place to live and work. Join us in creating innovative pathways to support children and their families and enjoy everything this dynamic borough has to offer.

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