Social Worker - Children's Team - North London

Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Children's Disability Assessment team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker.

Key details of the position:

• Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
• Location - Barnet
• Duration - 3 months on going
• Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Start Date - September 2024
• Rate of pay - £29.38 - £30.17ph (Umbrella)

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

1)

To carry out assessments and undertake care management in the area of specialism. ( Disabled children and their families )

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To make recommendations for service provision in accordance with the Children services threshold and eligibility criteria.

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To provide a social work service to designated service users.

4)

To manage, monitor and review care plans, involving disabled children and young people and their families, and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.

5)

To work at all times within the Council’s Financial regulations.

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To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for families within budgetary resources of Children Services.

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To comply with the Children Services recording policy and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required.

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To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.

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To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets.

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To undertake training as required and be proactive in undertaking activities to enhance professional development.

11)

To work as part of a team, participating in the Duty system as required.

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To attend and contribute to team meetings, practice meetings, peer supervision and other meetings as appropriate.

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At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities/ Race Equality and Health and Safety Policies as an integral part of the post.

14)

To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Team Manager or Centre Manager.

15)

To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children Family Proceedings Courts, within the relevant time-scales to attend Court and represent the Children Services.

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To undertake any other appropriate duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Division specified in the children Act 1989 and 2004, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and 2006 and their families to include:

• The investigation of alleged neglect, ill treatment or abuse of children and to make enquiries as to the need to provide services to such children, instigate agreed Child Protection procedures or an application to Court for an appropriate Order in respect of such children.

• The supervision of children made subject to Child Protection Plans within the guidelines set out by the Enfield Safeguarding Board

• The assessment and care planning of Children Looked After by Enfield in order that the Group’s statutory responsibilities are met.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

• Current and valid registration with the SWE
• Proven experience within a Social Working role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Car driver to travel across multiple sites
• Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote)

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

About us:

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.