Senior Social Worker Families First - Initial Support Team in Ealing, London

Job Title:
Senior Social Worker Families First - Initial Support Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Ealing, UK

Salary:
£39.04 Hourly

Type:
Ongoing Locum Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Senior Social Worker Families First - Initial Support Team within Children's Social Care in Ealing UK is now recruiting for an exciting Ongoing locum position. Offering an hourly rate of £39.04, this opportunity is open to both full-time and part-time applicants. If you are a highly skilled professional in social work and ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, this role within Ealing Council's Children's Social Care is perfect for you!

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility: Experience the flexibility that locum work offers, allowing you to balance your professional life with personal interests. Locum positions provide the perfect chance to explore different settings while gaining varied experiences.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a dynamic work arrangement with the option to spend 2-3 days working in the office, collaborating face-to-face with a passionate team.
• Meaningful Impact: Get the satisfaction of helping families in Ealing and growing your expertise in family support services.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from competitive hourly rates, ensuring you are well-compensated for your hard work and dedication.
• Professional Development: Be part of a supportive work environment where continuous professional development is actively encouraged and facilitated.

What you will do:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families, delivering crucial assessments, support, and safeguarding interventions.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, handle Child in Need work, and initiate Section 47 child protection enquiries when necessary.
• Critically analyse risk, protective factors, and immediate needs to make informed, timely decisions that best support the child and their family.
• Work collaboratively with partners in Early Help, Health, Education, Police, and the voluntary sector to develop coordinated and effective support plans.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, specifically regarding safeguarding children and family support services, is essential.

Registration & Compliance

• Must be registered with Social Work England.

Experience

• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care is required.
• Proven experience in areas such as Assessment, First Response, MASH, Family Support, or Early Intervention services will be advantageous.

Ealing is a vibrant location offering a fantastic quality of life with excellent amenities, parks, and a welcoming community. It is a great place to both live and work, providing opportunities to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Join us and make a real difference in the heart of Ealing!

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