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Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children's Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Hornchurch, Greater London RM11 2HJ, England

Salary

£35 - £37.52 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • We are seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Looked After Children's Team in Havering.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per year.
  • The successful candidate will be part of a well-structured team, receiving regular supervision and training opportunities.
  • Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing service delivery, and assisting in planning services for vulnerable children and families.
  • This position provides a supportive work environment with excellent transport links to central London.
We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Looked After Children's Team within Havering. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Havering ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes:
  • Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance
  • Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child
  • Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate
  • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective
  • Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required
  • Chair formal multi-disciplinary meetings, team meetings, panels, reviews and attend meetings and conferences where required

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Social Work England registration
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.
To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information.

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