Child Protective Social Workers

BBT

Job Description

Children are potentially the most threatened members of society because they are among the most vulnerable. They are prey to physical, emotional, sexual and substance abuse. Some have learning difficulties, physical disabilities or mental health problems. Often the unstable, disadvantaged child is regarded as a menace and should be disciplined. But to social workers he is damaged, perhaps depressed, frightened and lonely.

The London borough of Nehwam is looking for Qualified Social Workers with experience in conducting Child Protection Investigations and Assessments particularly into abuse and neglect.

The work is based in the offices of the Social Services Department but also takes place in other settings such as community centres, hospitals, residential and day care centres, schools, special schools or private homes - where children with complex problems exist in circumstances in which their liberty or safety is threatened. Tasks undertaken outside the office often involve a degree of isolation with physical and emotional risks. There is a fair amount of local travel involved.

Social workers work a nominal 37 hours per week with anti social hours when a case demands it.

Regular daily requirements include visiting children and families in various places and escorting them to spend time with parents and family. There are meetings to attend, emergencies to respond to, reports, records and letters to write, liaison with other professionals, planning and reviewing of procedures and progress. There may also be a need to attend juvenile court hearings.

Social workers may also get involved with special research projects on issues affecting a number of children and families.

There is considerable scope for using individual initiative but decisions are usually taken as a team with collective responsibility. Deadlines are determined by the statutory/legal framework within which the service operates.

Each day will feature liaison with social services colleagues, other council departments, the police, health officials, GPs, school nurses, consultants, psychologists and the general public.

This is a unique job for a unique social worker commited to the wellbeing of vlunerable children. To apply, you must be BSW or MSW qualified and have registered with the General Social Care Council (or be eligible for registration).

You must also have experience in a role similar to the one mentioned above.

We welcome any inquiries about working in the United Kingdom and registration with the GSCC.

Work permit and relocation assistance is provided.

BBT have office worldwide to provide high level recruitment services to you close to home.

Social Workers from the US and Canada please contact Bariah Mujtaba at 617 973 5010 (USA - Boston) or 416 644 1078 (Canada - Toronto) for further information or simply apply to this position and we will contact you.