Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Family Link Social Worker to work full time based in Haringey.
The salary for this permanent Family Link Social Worker job is up to £50,083 per annum.
Main duties:
* To undertake Assessments within the required timescales in accordance with the Framework.
* To assess and identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan.
* To implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for Children with Child Protection Plans.
* To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate.
* To formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.
* To produce court statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority.
* To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard to their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience as appropriate.
* To provide verbal and written reports to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings and reviews.
* To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice.
* To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources.
* To attend and actively make use of supervision and performance appraisal.
* To contribute through team meetings and organizational events to the development of the service.
* To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures.
* To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorized and recorded, and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed.
* To act as duty office on a rota basis and as required by line management.
* To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleagues in line with Council’s Whistle Blowing Policy.
* To ensure that all legislation and local council policies regarding Health and Safety are adhered to.
* These activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service.
Requirements of this Family Link Social Worker role:
* A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
* Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
Contact:
This Family Link Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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