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Qualified Social Worker - Referral & Assessment

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The LB of Waltham Forest is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Referral and Assessment team, offering flexible working hours and a supportive team culture.
  • Candidates must have HCPC registration, a relevant degree, and experience managing a full caseload in a Referral and Assessment or MASH Team.
  • The role involves conducting initial and core assessments, Section 47 investigations, and initiating care proceedings among other duties.
  • Waltham Forest provides competitive pay rates, free onsite parking, and opportunities for role progression and training.
  • Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to apply, and the salary details are not explicitly mentioned but are noted to exceed most surrounding areas.

Referral and Assessment team

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker within the LB of Waltham Forest. Our client has a well-structure and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels.

The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Waltham Forest is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within the LB of Waltham Forest.

Main duties include:

  • Initial Assessments and Core Assessments
  • Section 47 Investigations
  • Contributing to the duty rota
  • Initiating care proceedings
  • Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children
  • Initial child protection reports conference reports

To be successful:

For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level IE: BA SW, BSc SW, DIPSW.

The client requests that the worker will have experience and can work with a full caseload. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Referral and Assessment, MASH Team.

Benefits of Working for Waltham Forest:

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for their permanent staff. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas and offer a great pension scheme.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. For further information on this or any other Qualified Social Work opportunity in London, contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on

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