Job Advertisement: Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children
Location: Hammersmith and Fulham, LondonEmployer: Hammersmith and Fulham CouncilAgency: Ackerman Pierce
Ackerman Pierce is partnering with Hammersmith and Fulham Council to recruit a highly experienced Senior Social Worker specialising in Looked After Children. This pivotal role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver impactful children's social care services as part of a collaborative team, aiming to improve outcomes for looked after children.
- Efficiently manage caseloads, considering your experience, grade, and case complexity.
- Apply specialised knowledge to provide tailored interventions, assessments, care planning, and support for looked after children.
- Conduct thorough assessments using child-centred, community-focused, and multi-agency interventions to foster positive changes.
- Ensure the protection and support of looked after children in line with departmental policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Identify and assess levels of risk and need, delivering protective or supportive services accordingly.
- Attend various meetings, including looked after children reviews and court hearings.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Substantial post-qualifying experience within a statutory Children's Looked After role in the UK Social Care sector.
- SWE Registration
- Minimum of 2 years of post-qualifying experience within the UK
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (facilitated by us if needed)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits of Working with Ackerman Pierce:
- Dedicated personal consultant for tailored support
- Access to a diverse range of Social Care opportunities nationwide
- Streamlined DBS and Compliance Service
- Efficient and straightforward registration process
- Continuous professional development (CPD)
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement: up to 3 days remote work per week
Join Our Team: Become part of a well-organised and expanding team at Hammersmith and Fulham Council, dedicated to enhancing social work services. To discuss this exciting Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children opportunity, or to explore similar roles in London, please contact Phil Puaca. Email your updated CV to us today!
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Embrace this chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while advancing your career with Hammersmith and Fulham Council through Ackerman Pierce. Apply now!