Qualified Social Worker - Referral and Assessment (R&A)

Posted 20 February 2019
Salary £28.00 - £32.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationSouth London
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem48576854_1550655787
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Referral and Assessment Team for a Local Authority based in South London.

Job Purpose

Undertake a holistic assessment of children, families and carers using the relevant assessment framework, involving other professionals/agencies as necessary, ensuring that the wishes and views of the child and their family carer are clearly recorded and used to inform the overall professional judgement.

  • Use regular supervision meetings to reflect on: (i) Casework, including overall plans and outcomes (ii) Accountability and priority of work (iii) Professional development and training
  • Attend and contribute to team and other relevant meetings.
  • Prepare for and contribute to the annual appraisal and undertake required continuing professional development
  • Keep up to date with service and professional developments.
  • Undertake the Post Qualifying Award Training.
  • Undertake the practice teaching award training and provide "practice teaching" support to trainee/student social workers.
  • Provide consultation and advice to junior colleagues, particularly

About you

  • Experience of working in a fast paced front line team
  • HCPC registration
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Full compliance required

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