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Must have Court experience
Lambeth is on an improvement journey and we are looking for Social Workers that would like to be part of this process. They must have a minimum of 3 year post qualified experience and committed to bring positive change and stability to the lives of children and families in the Borough. We are looking for Social Workers that are agile, flexible and can hit the ground running - and able to respond to challenges and demands with pace and compassion.
What we offer:
Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for both the agency and permanent staff.
Opportunity for career development across various services
Resources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner with
Very exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme
We offer supportive and regular supervision
The current average caseload is 16 cases
Excellent transport link
Hybrid working
Very stable Senior Management Team
London boroughs have agreed not to employ Social Workers who have recently completed their ASYE as agency workers. Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' post-ASYE experience to qualify for appointments as agency social workers.
Main Purpose of the Job
Specific operational and staff responsibilities vary across different service areas
Managing the day to day operational business of the team and a team of social workers responsible for safeguarding and promoting the best interests of children in accordance with the statutory framework.
Through management of staff and resources ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Government policy, (keeping up to date with new proposals and initiatives) legislation, council polices and departmental procedures and that these are customer-focusedand of the highest possible quality
Provide leadership to frontline staff in delivering and implementing any future changes in policies, procedure or other developments.
To support the service senior managers by advising on strategy, policy and future direction of the service, ensuring effective feedback and translation into service delivery. Keep senior management informed of any issues or shortfalls in service providing suitable action plans to address these matters.
To have lead responsibility for meeting the performance targets of the team and to report these to managers and staff as required
To manage budgets and expenditure so as to ensure that resources are optimised. in line with eligibility criteria and priority levels as prescribed in assessment and care management policies and procedures, financial regulations, ensuring value for money.
What you need:
- QSW Status - including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE
- A minimum of 2 years' experience
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
- Competitive Referral scheme
- Double payrolls each week.
Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV to on the social care team.
Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
