Qualified Social Worker
2 months ago
Qualified Social Worker - Support and Family Safeguarding
Location: Kingston and Richmond
Full Time/ Permanent
Salary: 39, ,614 + Retention
Join our team in Kingston and Richmond, where our primary aim is to support children and young people in living safe, happy, healthy, and successful lives. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment and fostering a vision where children's well-being is at the core of our mission.
Role Overview:
We are seeking Qualified Social Workers for our Support and Family Safeguarding service, supporting young people in all safeguarding concerns. You'll be leading in the identification of needs, pathway planning, and offering direct support to young individuals to help them achieve their goals.
Our Client pays close attention to looking after their Social Workers and strive to ensure they feel supported and welcomed in their roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities.
The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes:
- Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare in compliance with legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, and "Working Together to Safeguard Children" guidance.
- Managing cases in line with statutory and departmental policies, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
- Conducting investigations, risk assessments, and decision-making regarding child safety and wellbeing.
- Providing clear, high-quality written reports for various meetings, including child protection conferences, reviews, and court purposes.
- Continuously reflecting on their practice, identifying learning needs, and utilizing supervision for professional development.
To ideal candidate will have:
- Social Work England registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK (We offer Sponsorships if needed)
- Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DPSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work)
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
Working for our client you will have access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a permanent position within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport.
To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Callum Parr for more information.
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