Children Social Worker - Referral & Assessment

JOB-20240819-db742659

Children Social Worker - Referral & AssessmentLocation: Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EUSalary: £37 Hourly

Are you ready for a new challenge as a Children Social Worker specialising in Referral and Assessment within Child Protection and Child In Need Planning?

This ongoing opportunity in Kingston upon Thames offers the perfect blend of engaging work and a supportive environment, ensuring you can make a genuine difference for children and their families.Perks and benefits:

• Embrace the competitive salary based on experience that acknowledges your unique skills and contributions.
• Delve into opportunities for professional development that let you advance your career while enhancing your expertise.
• Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment where collaboration and best practices thrive.
• Experience enhanced flexibility with access to digital technology for agile working, ensuring your work is effective and efficient.
• Benefit from reflective supervision sessions that foster growth and learning. Enjoy the flexibility of shifts that cater to your lifestyle, ensuring a work-life balance that suits your needs.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker within the Referral and Assessment Team, you are pivotal in working with children and families during critical moments. Your role encompasses managing new referrals, attending to child in need cases, addressing child protection concerns, and initiating court proceedings when required. You’ll lead with a child-focused approach, fostering creativity and purpose.What you will do:

- Conduct strategy discussions and Initial Child Protection Conferences.- Develop Child In Need Plans and initiate court actions through Emergency Protective Orders as needed.- Engage with families to prevent escalation of concerns.- Undertake child protective investigations, safety and contingency planning, court work, report writing, and care planning.- Chair complex meetings with creativity and purpose.

Join a dynamic team where you’ll exchange best practices and work in an agile manner. With digital technology support, you’ll effectively engage with children and young people. Reflective supervision, both one-on-one and in group settings, ensures continuous learning within the supportive framework.Qualifications:

- A degree with a relevant professional qualification in social work.- Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE).- Active registration with Social Work England and proof of continuing professional development.Skills and Experience:

- Ability to build strong partnerships and co-produce solutions with diverse stakeholders.- Expertise in using research and data to inform decision-making.- Competence in maintaining records as per local policy and creating accurate reports for various audiences.- Knowledge of statutory legislation affecting children's services.- Analytical skills for assessing needs and planning care packages.- Experience in independently managing caseloads while meeting statutory timescales.Personal Attributes:

- A commitment to demonstrating values of Trust, Respect, and Empowerment.- A drive to realise Achieving for Children’s vision of supporting children's well-being.- Organisational skills including digital proficiency, time management, and problem-solving.- Capacity to work flexibly under pressure and exercise initiative.- Excellent communication skills that are open, honest, persuasive, and pragmatic.Why Kingston upon Thames?

Kingston upon Thames offers a vibrant community brimming with culture and history, making it a fantastic place to live and work. With excellent transport links, parks, and amenities, it’s the ideal location for both personal and professional growth. Join us in this enriching role and make a significant impact in a thriving region.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.