Child Protection Social Worker – Ryde – Isle of Wright
iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Child Protection Social Worker to work for our client based in Isle of Wright.
Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection – Isle of Wight
£40 per hour & Travel/Accommodation weekly allowance
* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
Your main responsibilities include:
* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi-agency boundaries.
Minimum Requirements:
* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Referral bonus – up to £250* per successful placement **
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.
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