Social Worker - Court Team

The Role

A Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker in the Southwest London/Surrey area. Working to support Children and Young People to feel safe and secure. This role will be in the Court Team.

This is for a full-time, permanent position. The ideal Social Worker will have relevant post qualification experience within a working in a Court Team. This Local Authority provides a specialist service to Children within the care proceedings, working closely with Courts to secure their safety and wellbeing through the means of permanency.

The right candidate should be dedicated and have the passion to align with this Local Authority goals.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Flexitime
• Welcome Bonus of £1,000 After First Month
• Retention Bonus of £1,000 After First Year, £2,000 After Second Year, £3,000 Every Completed Year Thereafter
• Comprehensive Learning and Development Programme
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Car Parking Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Zip Car Scheme
• Wellbeing and Counselling Support
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Discounts on Retail, Restaurants and Leisure Activities

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a reduced caseload of children subject to proceedings who may either be looked after or living at home.
• Undertaking of all tasks associated with working with Children under statutory frameworks, whilst ensuring compliance with Court direction, providing the Court with child focussed evidence and analysis in order to achieve the best outcomes.
• Undertaking direct work with children to elicit their voice and to give age-appropriate clarity and reassurance.
• Court social workers will also have the opportunity to develop skills by the undertaking of a variety of assessments including viability, parenting and together and apart assessments.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• A Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent).
• A valid registration with Social Work England Registration
• Experienced child protection practitioners with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research.
• A working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant to Children Social Care

Location

Southwest London/Surrey

Salary

£34,809 - £44,628

Please follow the instructions on the website, or alternatively contact Adam Smith on 07442 576 906 for more information and please be sure to leave your contact details.

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