SW Locums require a Qualified Social Worker for the Assessment Team in Kensington & Chelsea. you must have a minimum of 3 years experience in child protection work, care proceedings and Public Law Outline.

We would really like to source someone who has knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with disabilities.

The candidate will be covering duty every few weeks so experience in taking referrals, completing initial assessments would be also desirable. It is required to work from the office four times a week and only one day from home.

You must have a minimum of 3 years post Qualification work experience within Children's assessment services.

Occasional later visits

Minimum Requirements

• Professional Social Work qualification i.e. MA/Degree in Social Work or recognised predecessor equivalent e.g. CQSW, DipSW, CSS;
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS Issued within past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service.
• Complete the relevant post qualifying awards within a defined period.
• Knowledge of assessment for care and support needs.
• A sound understanding of the law relating to Adults/Children and Families.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults at risk.
• Knowledge of looked after children statutory guidance and processes.

Duties: 

• Undertaking assessments with children, adults and their families/carers, identifying outcomes and where required developing care and support plans, which are monitored and reviewed.
• Risks to children and adults are assessed and balanced in a way that promotes coproduction, independence and choice.
• Strengths within the persons circumstances are identified and promoted.
• Have a responsibility to plan and work within the financial resources which have been secured to deliver social care services within their area of accountability.
• Social inclusion of isolated and vulnerable people is promoted; particularly networking with community and family resources.
• Work in collaboration with other agencies adopting a multi disciplinary approach where appropriate.
• Ensuring that electronically held records, including case recordings, assessments, care and support plans and reviews are completed and/or updated in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.

With SW Locums you will benefit from:

• Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
• Great rates of pay.
• No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
• Fastest and accurate payments available.
• Contact available 24/7.
• Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to on-going training opportunities.
• Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering a substantial £££ bonus for successfully placed referrals.
• Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £££ for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.