London - Central, Surrey, London - North, London - East, London - South, London - West (England)
Salary: Negotiable (£20000 - £33000)
Vacancy Details
Vacancy posted by: Synergy Group
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Vacancy details
Vacancy description:
Job Code :
SCL62726RD
Our client, a small council located between Berkshire & Surrey is currently recruiting for a Social Worker in their Looked After Children's Team.
The purpose of the role will be to provide a social work service to vulnerable children and their families including those children on the child protection register and in court proceedings. To assess risk and provide support and services to promote the welfare of children and avoid family breakdown. At all times, to promote and safeguard the welfare of children who live or access services in, or who are looked after by the Council.
As well as having an excellent reputation, the council offers an excellent benefits package and salary of up to £33,291.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
" Excellent skills of investigation and assessment
" Capacity to problem-solve
" Good interpersonal and communication skills, including face to face communication and written work.
" Effective IT skills to make optimum use of available communication media to disseminate information and maintain computer based records in line with e. government requirements.
" Ability to deal with sensitive issues, manage conflicting views and expectations and cope with unpredictable issues and behaviour.
" Ability to demonstrate a commitment to protecting children and young people and valuing diversity and respect for others language, religion and culture.
" Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands, capacity to use supervision effectively,
If you are looking for a new challenge and have a passion for promoting the welfare of vulnerable children, and would like to know more about this opportunity, please apply below
Job Field:
Social Worker
Contract:
Permanent
Grade:
Any Grade
Speciality:
Any Speciality
Country:
England
Location
Surrey
Min experience:
Any
Annual salary:
£33291 - £34291
UK Residency Required?
No
Registration with a professional organisation such as GMC/NMC/GDC/PIN/ABA GSCC/HPC/BPS/RCP ASSOC/GOC/BSHAA APTUK/RCPSYCH/BSDHT RPS/HPCSA/BACP required?
Yes
Type of registration?
Full Registration
Shift work?
No
Apply by:
05 Sep 2008
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