Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding Team in Barking, Essex

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker Family Support & Safeguarding Team Barking £39.04 per hour Ongoing.

Step into a role that truly makes a difference as a Social Worker within the Family Support & Safeguarding Team in Barking, where your efforts will have a lasting positive impact on families and children in need. Based at The Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Ave (IG11 7LU), this exciting opportunity offers a competitive pay rate of £39.04 per hour, with flexible working hours and part-time options available to suit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer traditional 9am-5pm shifts or need the flexibility of an adjusted work pattern such as 8am-6pm over four days, this position accommodates your needs.

Perks and benefits:
- Enjoy the freedom that comes with locum work, giving you control over your schedule and the ability to tailor your work-life balance.
- Enhance your professional development with access to various training programs designed to expand your skill set and knowledge base within social work.
- Become part of a supportive and vibrant team that values collaboration and innovative approaches to safeguarding and family support.
- Benefit from exposure to diverse cases, which will enrich your experience and expertise in the social work field.

What you will do:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including Core and pre-birth assessments, and handle risk evaluations.
- Carry out Section 47 child protection investigations and write detailed statements for court proceedings.
- Complete Section 7 and 37 court reports, representing the authority in court when required.
- Perform home visits to monitor and ensure the safety of children, maintaining up-to-date case records.
- Convene and chair core group meetings, liaising with professionals to carry out joint investigations.
- Initiate and oversee care proceedings, ensuring the effective implementation and review of Care Plans.
- Supervise contact, write case conference reports, and attend various strategic meetings.
- Develop and implement Child in Need plans to support vulnerable children and their families.

Requirements for this Social Worker position include a degree or equivalent qualification in social work, current Social Work England registration, and significant frontline experience in UK Social Services.

Living and working in Barking means enjoying a vibrant community filled with cultural diversity, excellent transport links to central London, and a host of local amenities. You'll find a welcoming atmosphere that supports professional growth and personal leisure activities. Join us in making a real difference while enjoying all that this dynamic area has to offer.

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