Qualified Social Worker – 16+ Team – The London Borough of Southwark
Role: Qualified Social Worker
Location: The London Borough of Southwark
Team: 16+ Team
Pay: up to £38.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
OFSTED: Good
In the office: Hybrid
Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Our client, the London Borough of Southwark, is seeking a compassionate professional to join their 16+ Team. This is your chance to work collaboratively with looked after children and care leavers, providing the support they need to thrive.
Purpose of the Job: As a Qualified Social Worker in the 16+ Team, you will work in co-production with looked after children and care leavers, helping them cope with and achieve despite adverse childhood experiences. You will provide comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of actions to support their welfare and development. This role requires a highly organized, trauma-informed practitioner with a can-do approach to ensure young people feel listened to, respected, and cared for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting thorough assessments of looked after children and care leavers
- Developing and implementing personalized care plans
- Providing ongoing support and intervention to young people
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and families
- Maintaining accurate and detailed case records
- Advocating for the best interests and rights of young people
- Participating in team meetings, case discussions, and ongoing professional development
Benefits:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Clear pathways for career progression within children's services
- Access to a range of employee benefits and well-being programs
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration
- Experience working with looked-after children and care leavers
- Strong assessment, planning, and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Trauma-informed practice and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of looked-after children and care leavers, apply now to join the 16+ Team at the London Borough of Southwark. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and support the well-being of young people in your community.
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Interested in learning more about the Qualified Social Worker role in The London Borough of Southwark? Contact Rhys Rafferty at 01635 226350.
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