Locum Social Worker

Description:

The role:
24-7 Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a Locum Social Worker in the Essex - Chelmsford area.
Our client is looking for a Locum Social Worker to join their Family Support and Protection team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. The successful candidate will be an experienced registered social worker.
Accountabilities
* Assess complex social care needs and provide support to children and families.
* Develop support plans that gain commitment to solutions that enable the child, young person and family to build resilience and look forward to a brighter future.
* Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
* Work collaboratively, building effective relationships with internal and external partnerships and stakeholders and the voluntary sector, to assist children and their families and carers in gaining support.
* Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard a child or young person and promote their welfare, including appropriate intervention as determined by need.
* Develop a child centred approach which enables early intervention and prevention and increases independence.
* Pro-actively influences in a range of inter-agency planning, decision making and case discussions.
* Communicate assessments and professional judgements clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing, including report writing and court statements.
* Work with families, communities and individuals to help people get the best start in life and age well, supporting strategic aims.
* Develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals.
* Offer a supportive framework for children and families.
The Experience You Will Bring
* A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience.
* Experience within a social work setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations.
* Strong communication skills
* Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community and to achieve joint objectives
* Ability to demonstrate practice in accordance with current professional standards.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your up-to-date CV or call us on (phone number removed)