Consultant Social Worker - Children Looked After in Lambeth, London
UK working eligibility only.
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Consultant Social Worker
Specialism: Children Looked After
Job Location: Lambeth, UK
Salary: £44.50 Hourly
Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Consultant Social Worker passionate about making a meaningful impact within the Children Looked After specialism in Lambeth, UK. In this ongoing full-time locum role, you will apply your expertise to create lasting positive change in the lives of children, their families, and carers. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a difference while enjoying the dynamic benefits of locum work, this is the perfect post for you.
Perks and benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £44.50, allowing for flexibility and control over your working hours for a better work-life balance.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of cases and enhance your professional development in a stimulating work environment.
- Access to continuous professional training and development to support your career growth and maintain cutting-edge skills.
- Opportunities for networking within a supportive community of professionals, helping to foster strong professional relationships.
- Enjoy working in a vibrant, culturally rich area with numerous amenities at your doorstep.
Main purpose of post:
To implement positive change in complex cases in children's, families', and carers' lives by using systemic social work methods, models, and tools, with the aim of helping them to be as independent as possible. To also manage and minimise risks of abuse and neglect as well as meeting care needs while exercising a high quality of professional judgement.
To lead and oversee professional judgements in the context of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.
What you will do:
- Undertake and advise on comprehensive complex assessments of children using the assessment framework, plan interventions, and review progress.
- Establish and develop collaborative working relationships with partner agencies and champion inter-agency collaboration to ensure children's safety and well-being.
- Conduct safeguarding enquiries and support the work of others involved, providing leadership in statutory cases that require a qualified children's social worker.
- Be accountable for the management of complex cases involving child protection and looked after children, ensuring all actions align with legal and policy standards.
- Support children, families, and carers in developing and executing plans tailored to their unique circumstances and aspirations.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Significant frontline experience in UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker.
Lambeth is a vibrant and lively place to live and work, known for its cultural diversity, community spirit, and excellent transport links throughout London. With parks, markets, and a rich history to explore, Lambeth offers not just a job, but a fantastic lifestyle opportunity. Join us in making a difference, while enjoying all that this dynamic area has to offer!
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