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Central Assessment Children's Social Worker

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

Salary

£61,120 - £73,344 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • North Somerset County Council is seeking to expand their Central Assessment Team by hiring a Social Worker with 1-2 years of post-qualifying experience in the UK Social Care industry.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional training and progression within the team.
  • This role, initially for 3-6 months, involves managing children's casework, participating in strategy meetings, and conducting multi-agency family assessments.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience in section 47 investigations, risk management, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with partner agencies.
  • Applicants must also hold HCPC registration and an enhanced DBS/CRB, with eligibility to work in the UK.

Central Assessment Team Social Worker

North Somerset County Council are looking to expand their current team. The Central Assessment team is looking for a Social Worker to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Central Assessment Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. The role includes transition of children's casework from the MASH, children in need and children who may be at risk, taking part in strategy meetings, taking action to protect children where necessary. Multi-agency family assessments are carried out in this team which include visiting families, conducting direct work with children and young people, gathering and analysing information to allow us to consider next steps.

Our methodology is strengths based, we treat families and each other with respect and kindness whilst at all times remaining focused on the experience and needs of children and young people.

Central Assessment Social Worker Responsibilities Include:

  • Extensive experience of section 47 investigations.
  • Risk management.
  • Screening referrals.
  • Able to work autonomously.
  • Investigating any concerns of neglect through section 47 investigations.
  • Clear understanding of the principle and function of a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.
  • Evidence of ability to use analytical skills to determine positive outcomes for children and young people within tight timescales.
  • Previous experience of working with partner agencies to gather information essential.

Requirements / Experience preferred:

  • Post qualifying experience of working as a Central Assessment Social Worker within the UK Social Care industry.
  • HCPC Registration
  • 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
  • Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

  • Your own personal consultant
  • Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
  • DBS and Compliance Service
  • Quick and Easy Registration Process
  • Access to CPD
  • Guaranteed weekly payment.

To discuss this Central Assessment Social Worker post or any similar vacancies we currently have available in North Somerset, please email your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce or contact Harry Bannister at or on .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.