Qualified Social Worker Referral & Assessment Team
- Posted 13 November 2017
- Salary Up to £25 P.H
- LocationSuffolk
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Social Care
- ReferenceAR741
- Contact NameAlfie Rankin
Job description
If you enjoy a fast paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you! We need an experienced Qualified Social Worker for a Referral & Assessment Service based in Suffolk.
This is a locum position starting immediately for 3 months.
You will work need to have experience of working within a Referral &
Assessment Team along with Child Protection experience.
Main responsibilities:
• Carrying out Initial and Core Assessments
• Managing a caseload of up to 20; to include some complex cases
• Child Protection review meetings
• Carrying out child protection investigations in line with section 47 investigations
• Undertake home visits; write up report on findings
Essential requirements:
• DipSW, CQSW or equivalent recognised social work qualification
• Post qualifying experience in children & families
• Good knowledge and experience of Initial & Core Assessments.
• Experience of CP, LAC, CIN and/or Referral & Assessment work
• Experience of Court work, i.e. S7, S37, S47 and Care
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.