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Senior Social Worker - London, United Kingdom - Remedy Recruitment Group

Remedy Recruitment Group

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently on the lookout for a Senior Social Worker for a Children Court Team based in East London.

You will need to be:

SWE registered
Eligible to work in the UK

Flexible Working:
Since COVID-19 the service have implemented a flexible working approach.

Social workers will be expected to visit their children and families face to face however social workers are not required to come to the office and are able to currentlywork from home.

Caseloads:

Between Expenses:

Locums are able to claim back mileage from their place of work to visits (this does not include travel from home to work).

The service also have work oyster cards that can be provided.

About the Role andTeam:

The Court Team works with a small number of children and families where there are court proceedings required or underway and there is a strong emphasis on achieving timely outcomes which ensure secure, stable futures for the children.

The Court Teamis made up of experienced social work practitioners who have a common commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for children looked after.

The Local authorities commitment is to reduce court times and to build on our good practice in care proceedings.

With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children and families in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy. This will include responsibility for childrenand families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.
To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S. trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.
To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division.
Senior Practitioners may be responsible for supervision of some staff (up to level III Social Workers) in the service and share the operational management of the service.
All postholders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.

Why Choose Remedy?