Qualified Social Work in England – Children’s Services

Salary: Between £25,000 and £35.000 – depending on experience

Employer: Local government

Region: all over UK

Interview dates: May/June 2009

Description: More than 1 position available

The job is to assess children who are at risk of harm or being neglected as well as long-term work with children, young people and their families. Bring your skills and experience to a friendly team that will support and train you in UK systems.

This job requires you to work closely with schools, police and the courts to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. It will be your responsibility to identify and facilitate appropriate services and monitor their effectiveness as you case manage your work. You have to maintain accurate records, prepare and present reports; participate in case reviews/conferences and provide recommendations, evidence and written assessments for legal proceedings, when necessary. You will work in the same location as health and education professionals. If you care passionately about the protection and rights of children and young people and are interested in the longer-term opportunity of conceptually developing community projects and children’s centres in the community, then apply for this job.

You must be GSCC registered to start in this job!

Contact: Diddie Lutsch

Telephone: +44 208 676 5624

Fax: +44 208 676 5662

Email: [Email caché]

Please quote vacancy reference VR/CAFS.

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