Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Sawbridgeworth, London
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious and experienced Children's Social Worker looking to make a real impact? Our client, a family assessment centre in Sawbridgeworth, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join their team.

About the Role:
As a Social Worker, you will work closely with children, families, other agencies, and the community to improve lives, ensuring children are safe and families receive the support they need. You will play a key role in enabling families to remain together where possible, providing timely intervention and support when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex children and family court cases and child protection investigations.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams, chair children's plans, and write clear and concise reports.
• Build positive relationships with children and families to assess needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Apply safeguarding principles to promote the welfare of children, making sound decisions in difficult situations.
• Use your expertise to provide ongoing support and guidance to families and children, ensuring their independence and safety.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A Social Work qualification with HCPC registration and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field.
• Proven experience handling complex child protection cases and working within statutory children's settings.
• Strong knowledge of social care theory, legislation, and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• The emotional resilience needed to manage the challenging nature of the role, using the support of managers and colleagues.
• A valid DBS check (preferred).
• Ability to safely transport children and families as needed.
• Flexibility to respond to emergencies and operational requirements.

Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000 - £48,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 20 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• A wide range of learning, development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.

Schedule:
Monday to Friday, full-time.

Location:
Sawbridgeworth, London. Applicants must be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate before starting work.

If you're ready to join a team that values your professional expertise and passion for helping families and children, we want to hear from you! Apply today to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

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