Qualified Social Worker - South West

Eden Brown

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker (QSW) required for a local authority with a reputation for paying above the industry standard. Our client is currently seeking a self motivated, hard working Qualified Social Worker to join their young peoples and children's department. Ideally candidates will have a minimum 3 years working knowledge within children and families settings, with experience of court work and child protection procedures. The successful candidate will be working with individual service users, undertaking assessments in line with the Assessment Framework and other relevant local and national guidance, including that for looked after children(LAC), Children in Need(CIN) and young people, providing advice, assistance, counselling and other forms of personal assistance with the aim of enhancing and/or protecting individual welfare. Support can be offered in house and training opportunities may well be available. You will also be required to deal with initial referrals and write initial and core assessments showing the customers progress. Plan support and execute various care plans and packages to make the service users lives as comfortable as possible. The council has a highly established reputation for high standards of professional service.

* Knowledge of child care legislation including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidance and regulations
* Theory and practice of child care planning
* Able to interview children and families
* Able to organise and prioritise own work
* Able to carry out child in need assessments.

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and hold a valid UK driving license. Pay rates are negotiable based on experience and availability.

To apply please forward your upto date word copy of your CV to -n.barclay@edenbrown.com

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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