Family Support & Protection - Social Worker - London (Contract)

Children's Social Worker - Family Support & Protection

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced social worker to join our clients frontline safeguarding service, working with children and families subject to long term statutory intervention. As an agency worker, you will benefit from a high hourly rate for a 3 to 6-month contract.

With a Good Ofsted rating, our client is well regarded for providing high-quality services to vulnerable children and their families. With multi-agency early help support, the Council is responsive to their needs and provides coordinated support that is assessed on an individual basis, and the results have seen positive outcomes for those receiving these services.

As a social worker, you will have the opportunity to work with service users who have a CIN or CP plan while ensuring that referrals into the multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH) are appropriate. You'll also benefit from seamless information sharing between services, ensuring that you have all relevant information at your fingertips.

Benefits:

1. Meaningful Impact: As a member of our team, you'll directly impact the lives of vulnerable service users under Child in Need (CIN) or Child Protection (CP) plans. Your work will make a tangible difference in their lives, providing essential support and guidance when they need it most.

2. Professional Growth Opportunities: Joining our Local Authority means being part of a team that has achieved an outstanding Ofsted rating. This not only reflects our commitment to excellence but also offers you unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. You'll learn from the best in the field and continuously enhance your skills to deliver exceptional service.

3. Holistic Approach to Support: Our comprehensive early help support system ensures that you'll have the resources and coordination needed to provide holistic support to children and families. This means you can focus on what matters most - delivering high-quality care - while knowing that you're backed by a well-coordinated team and network of services.

4. Efficiency and Effectiveness: Working within our client's team, you'll experience, firsthand, the efficiency and effectiveness of the referral process. With partners who understand thresholds and allocate resources quickly and appropriately, you'll be able to focus your energy on delivering timely assessments and interventions, maximising your impact.

5. Enhanced Collaboration and Support: Seamless information sharing between services means you'll have all the tools and insights necessary to make informed decisions quickly. This collaborative approach not only streamlines your workflow but also ensures that you're supported by a network of professionals dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities:
- Manage individual caseloads, balancing supervision for children subject to a Child Protection Plan or Child in Need Plan
- Assess, manage, and review the needs of children, young people, and their families on child protection plans and children in need plans
- Undertake statutory duties including assessments, statutory visits, and report the outcome of these actions in a timely manner
- Work to maintain current lawmakers within the social care sectors

Requirements:
- Social work child protection experience
- Familiarity with thresholds within safeguarding practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and accompanying regulations and guidance
- Social Work England registration
- Degree in Social Care or equivalent

If this appeals to you, do not delay in sending over your CV to t.napier@nonstop-recruitment.com as interviews will be arranged as soon as strong candidates make themselves known.