Enfield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join our Children in Need/Child Protection Team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is based in the vibrant heart of Enfield Town, within our newly refurbished, open-plan office designed to support our smart working policy.
The office is conveniently located amidst a bustling high street, shopping centre, and a variety of small businesses, bars, and restaurants. Excellent transport links to Central London and easy access via the M25, A10, and A406 make our location highly accessible.
Benefits of Working with Enfield Council:
* Excellent Pension: As part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you benefit from generous pension contributions.
* Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 24-32 days of holiday (depending on your pay scale), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year.
* Long Service Award: We celebrate dedication and loyalty by recognizing employees who have reached 25 years of service.
* Flexible Working: We support flexible working arrangements and offer a variety of working patterns across our social care teams.
* Talent Nurturing: We focus on internal training and promotion, providing opportunities for you to achieve your individual career ambitions.
* Fantastic Training: Access a wide range of in-person, online, academic, and research-based courses, along with structured progression pathways.
* Wellbeing Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Service ensure that staff feel safe and supported at all times.
* Blended Working: Combine office work with home and community-based work, adding variety to your routine.
* Free Parking: Staff parking is available at various local authority and partner sites, with free parking for Blue Badge holders.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Attend and participate in Child in Need planning meetings.
* Develop, implement, and review Child in Need care plans in accordance with legislative requirements.
* Identify and coordinate necessary resources and services to achieve planned outcomes within agreed timescales.
* Assess developmental needs and progress of the child, ensuring outcomes are sufficiently met.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, including detailed notes from six-weekly visits and both announced and unannounced visits.
* Work with children and families under supervision orders, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
* Ensure child protection and looked after children processes are in place.
* Seek legal advice for the extension of supervision orders or care orders as needed.
Child Protection:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments, including Core Assessments, pre-birth assessments, and risk assessments.
* Perform Section 47 Child Protection investigations and joint investigations with the police.
* Write and submit statements, Section 7, and Section 37 reports for court proceedings, representing the authority and providing evidence as required.
* Implement and review Care Plans, including supervision of contact between children and their families.
* Convene and chair core group meetings, write case conference reports, and attend case conferences and strategy meetings.
* Liaise with other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective child protection efforts.
* Initiate and manage care proceedings, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
* Conduct home visits for monitoring and safeguarding purposes, maintaining thorough and up-to-date case recordings.
Requirements:
* A recognised Social Work Qualification.
* Understanding of relevant legislation and commitment to continual professional development.
* Registration with Social Work England.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Why Enfield Council?
Collaboration is at the heart of Enfield Council's approach, with every practitioner, manager, and leader taking pride in their role and understanding the positive difference their work creates. The council is dedicated to ensuring its workforce is well-supported and fully equipped to excel. This includes attracting top talent, fostering professional development, prioritising staff well-being, promoting cultural change, and championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across all levels.
Flexible Working
Enfield's open to flexible working arrangements and provide a variety of working patterns within their social care teams.
Talent Nurturing
Enfield provide opportunities for you to achieve your personal goals through a strong emphasis on internal training and career progression.
Fantastic Training
Enfield offer direct access to a wide range of in-person, online, academic, and research-based courses, along with structured progression pathways.
Enfield's Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Service ensure that staff always feel safe and supported.
Work, live and thrive in Enfield
Team members in Enfield often highlight the perfect balance the area offers between city living and access to abundant green spaces. With a rich cultural heritage and deep historical roots, the borough fosters a strong sense of community through events, festivals, and markets that bring residents together. As an outer North London borough, Enfield boasts excellent train connections to the city and convenient access to major roads like the M25, M11, and A1(M), making travel both within and outside the area easy and accessible.
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London, EN1 3XA
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