Senior Social Worker
  • England,London
  • full-time
  • £37.00 - £38.50 per hour
Job Description:
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Children in Islington?
Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Children with disabilities Social Worker to join their great Children’s Social Work Team’s. Paying Up to £38.50 per hour, this role is on a locum basis for an initial 6 month rolling contract.
The benefits of this Social Worker role:
* Hybrid working
* Supportive team to work in
* Laptop and training provided
* Low case load
Role Responsibilities:
* a. Build a working relationship with the child, family or carers to decide the best way to keep them safe and bring about change ensuring that child protection is always prioritised.
* Observe and communicate with a child in their environment to help understand their physical and emotional world, including use of appropriate skills and techniques where a child communicates non verbally.
* Identify and analyse risks and protective factors and potential impact on the child and parental capacity.
* Consider how impact of traumatic experiences affect the current every day functioning and long-term development and dynamics.
* Set out the most relevant options for resolving the difficulties facing each child.
* Work intensively with the child, their families and carer using evidenced-based skills based approaches in direct work helping them to identify goals and bring about meaningful and sustainable change.
* Review and scrutinise regularly whether the help provided is making a difference to reduce risk and adjust the plan accordingly.
* Report risk through the line management structure, where relevant.
Requirements as a Social Worker include:
* SWE Registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Drive and have access to a car
* Post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:
* Free DBS and compliance service
* Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
* Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
* Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
* Prompt and reliable payroll system
* "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*
About Connect2SocialWork
Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.
All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.
If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on or email me
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Job number 1471697
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