Senior Social Workers in Children’s Services – LONDON!!

Title: Senior Social Workers in Children’s Services – LONDON!!

Salary: £ 34,500 - £37,100

Employer: Local government

Region: South East London

12km to the West End!
15 - 20 minutes by train to the centre of London
Multi-cultural area
Parks and green spaces


6 positions available -
You must be registered with the GSCC to start work

Vacancies available in:
Referral and assessment teams
Long-term work with children teams

You will be undertaking a caseload of complex statutory work in child protection, working with children, young people and their families. In the assessment teams your work requires you to assess situations and determine the need for intervention or support. All jobs require you to have a commitment to the protection of children and young people from harm. In the long-term teams, you will be expected to: identify and facilitate appropriate services and resources, regularly monitor and review services to ensure they are provided effectively; maintain full and accurate records, prepare and present reports at court; participate in case reviews/conferences and provide recommendations, evidence and written assessments for legal proceedings; achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

As a senior worker you will have complex cases and be expected to provide guidance to junior members of staff.

You MUST have at least 3 years directly related and relevant experience as well as knowledge of English legislation.

Please quote vacancy reference VR/00354 and email your CV to Sandra on [Email hidden]

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