Qualified Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention

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Full time
Location: Croydon
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Category:
We are looking to recruit an

Assessment & Intervention Social Worker

within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that is looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Croydon is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Croydon County Council.

Main duties include: Experience of undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries, and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need'. Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor, and review social care needs of individuals, relatives, and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services. Must have significant knowledge, experience, and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection, and social care needs of individuals, carers, and families. Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people. Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance, and monitor, review, and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness. Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports, and capture and analyse information. Some knowledge of care benefits, fees, and allowances would be helpful. Understand philosophies, professional social work issues, and the legal framework underpinning care services. Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills. Must be able to fulfil transport requirements. Must possess good communication skills with the ability to negotiate with service users.

Benefits of Working with Croydon County Council: Our client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within the recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in London, please contact Nicole Stewart or email your updated CV to us today.

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