JOB-20240819-db742659

Experienced Social Worker – Assessment Team

Service Area: Children’s Services
Location: Medway, UK
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum | Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Social Worker – Assessment Team to join Children’s Services in Medway. This ongoing locum position offers an excellent hourly rate of £38.00 and flexible part-time or full-time working options.

This role is ideal for a confident and experienced social worker who thrives in a fast-paced assessment environment and is passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle.

• Excellent Hourly Rate: Earn £38.00 per hour, paid for every hour worked.

• Flexible Working: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with locum flexibility.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and reflective supervision to continue developing your career.

• Supportive & Collaborative Environment: Work closely with multi-agency partners and an experienced team.

• Career Progression: Gain valuable experience working with complex and high-risk cases.

What You Will Do

• Undertake statutory social work assessments, ensuring children are safeguarded and outcomes are improved.

• Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, making sound and defensible professional judgements.

• Complete Child and Family Assessments, Section 17 assessments, and Section 47 enquiries.

• Carry out direct work with children and families to identify risk, analyse need, and develop safety and support plans.

• Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, legal planning, and court when required.

• Work effectively with multi-agency partners, ensuring children’s voices are central to assessments and planning.

• Maintain high-quality, timely case recording and participate in duty rotas and team decision-making.

• Support and mentor less experienced staff and engage in ongoing professional development.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).

• Social Work England registration.

• Significant experience working in a Children’s Assessment Team or similar frontline safeguarding service.

• Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989, Working Together, and statutory assessment frameworks.

• Proven ability to manage complex cases and make defensible decisions.

• Excellent assessment, report writing, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within Medway or similar local authority setting.

• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced staff.

Why Medway?

Medway offers a fantastic balance between professional opportunity and quality of life. With its rich history, green spaces, riverside walks, and excellent transport links to London and beyond, it is an ideal place to live and work while building your social work career.

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