Qualified Social Worker – Children and Families in Need Team – Greenwich
Role: Children’s Social Worker
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Team: Children and Families in Need (CIN/CP)
Pay: £38.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
In the office: Hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days working from home)
Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker passionate about safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join the Children and Families in Need Team within Children’s Services for a Local Authority in Greenwich.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing effective social work help and intervention to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need. You will work to ensure children maintain a reasonable standard of health, development, and receive appropriate parenting, while taking action to minimise the effect of disabilities where applicable. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in securing permanence for children when they cannot live at home, ensuring their needs are addressed in accordance with their care or pathway plans.
The maximum pay rate available is in line with the capped rates agreed under the London Borough Agreement. You will work three days a week in the office, with mandatory office attendance when on duty, and two days working from home.
To be successful in this role, you must be registered with Social Work England and have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. A proven track record in Children’s Social Work is essential, particularly within the CIN/CP arena. You will need to demonstrate strong child-centred practice, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
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If you want to know more about this Children’s Social Worker role in Greenwich, give Josh Da Costa a call on 01635 226350
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