Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

Posted 17 March 2020
Salary £28.00 - £35.00 per hour + Depending on experience
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceREM-90875986_1584450970
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Looked After Childrens Team for Lewisham Council.

Job Purpose

  • To work with the complex arrangements (with parents, permanent carers, children and other agencies) where children need a permanent placement either with relatives or other carers.
  • Undertaking direct work with a child or young person to ensure their views are included in the planning and that they understand and work with their plan.
  • To provide an emergency service for assessment and action where children are referred as being at risk of immediate physical danger.
  • To liaise with other sections of the Department and other relevant agencies to ensure that good childcare practice is carried out in line with departmental policy including groups and agencies.
  • To participate in relevant training and monitoring consistent standards of work.

You will need to be:

HCPC registered

Eligible to work in the UK

Why Choose Remedy?

Competitive pay rates

Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies

1st tier agency

Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly