Bromley
Ref: 1170/8
Division: Childrens Services Specialist Area: Social Worker Location: Bromley Job type: Contract Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected Reference: 1170/8 Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, London Borough of Bromley Council, Childrens Referral & Assessment Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team. The team works extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager. The responsibilities will include: Referrals meeting the threshold for an assessment will be passed through to the Referral and Assessment Service by the MASH Team. These cases relate to children between the ages of 0-17. The referrals can be: Child Protection - children who have suffered significant harm, or are at risk of suffering significant harm. Investigations and assessments of these children are usually conducted on a joint basis with the Police Child Abuse and Investigation Team (CAIT). Children in Need - children whose needs cannot be met through the CAF (Common Assessment Framework) and TAC (Team Around the Child) process or ones with a range of complex needs. The initial stages of new Looked After episodes for a child or young person. Families presenting as having No Recourse to Public Funds. Assessments are completed, through direct work with children and families plus appropriate professionals, to identify needs/risks and develop plans to meet these as appropriate. Case responsibility is then transferred to the appropriate teams within Social Care. 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation). 3 month Temporary Contract at least. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance. The successful candidate will need to hold a Social Work Degree or equivalent, must be registered with Social Work England, have a current DBS, and be a car driver. Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.
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