Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker x 2 – Child Protection & Care Proceedings Team, Surrey, £27,000 – £42,000pa

Remedy Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a Surrey County Council to recruit 2 Qualified Social Worker’s for their Child Protection & Care Proceedings Team.

Main objective:
To provide the social work service of assessment of need, care planning and, as appropriate, child protection investigation, to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible, and to ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with departmental policy, procedures and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:
• Under clear supervision, work with individuals, families and groups to provide or arrange services for assessment of need, care planning, and care treatment to support and protect children and young people.
• Assess and manage the risk involved in protecting vulnerable children and young people with the support of the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager, distinguishing levels of risk for different situations, to prevent harm and abuse.
• Work within statutory responsibilities and departmental policies to maintain and update case notes and other records and write reports as required, to help to ensure that the identified social care needs of children, young people and their families are met effectively and within available resources.
• With appropriate training, and taking guidance from more experienced staff, undertake child protection investigations, act as key worker to children/young people with a Child Protection Plan and undertake all related statutory responsibilities.

Essential requirements:
• A social work qualification (degree in social work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent recognised social work qualification
• Able to develop and demonstrate understanding and application of knowledge gained in initial training, and knowledge related to a specialised area of practice, including critical awareness of current issues and practice research.
• Basic understanding of the theory and practice of care assessment, planning; sound knowledge of relevant legislation
• Car driver is essential

Excellent benefits including:
• • £32,400 – £50,400 per annum
• £2,000 Start-up payment
• 28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Final salary pension
• Childcare vouchers
• Career Progression
• Training and development opportunities with ours STARS courses
• Flexible working

At Remedy Recruitment Group, you will receive a personal one-one service from your dedicated consultant.
To find out more about this role and the many others we have available, contact Dee Spencer on the Social Care Team.