Assessment Social Worker

Slough Children First are looking for a Social Worker to join their Assessment and Intervention Team. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role.

About The Team:

As a social worker within our Assessment & Intervention Service, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases and producing outcome-based plans that reflect the needs of and risks to children and their families. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing assessments of the needs of children and their families
• Knowledge and ability of multiagency working
• Ability to explore and assess risk
• Drawing up plans of intervention in the lives of children and their families
• Knowledge of family network meetings/family group conferences to draw up family support plan
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act; particularly sections 17 and 47
• Presenting cases in multiagency meetings/settings
• Writing professional reports
• Ability to work collaboratively with families
• Court work experience is an added advantage
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and actively involve them in the assessment of their needs

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need 2 years post qualification experience and knowledge and experience in Assessment and Safeguarding Services. Car Driver and Access to a vehicle is preferrable.

BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What’s On Offer?

• £35.00p/h
• Hybrid Working – 3 Days a week in Office.

 

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