Family Assessment Service - Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Family Assessment Service - Children in Croydon UK – £38.50 Hourly, Ongoing

Step into a role that promises to be both rewarding and fulfilling as a Social Worker within the Family Assessment Service in Croydon. This ongoing locum position offers a generous hourly rate of £38.50, ideal for a social worker ready to make a significant impact in children's lives. As a member of Croydon's dynamic community, you will handle a diverse caseload within the Children and Families arena, leveraging your expertise to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Working full-time with flexible hours, this role is your chance to build lasting change.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Embrace the freedom and variety that comes with locum work. Choose assignments that suit your lifestyle while gaining diverse experience across different settings.
• Professional Growth: Croydon offers rich opportunities to develop your career with continuous professional development and chances to work on complex, challenging cases.
• Networking: Join a vast network of professionals, enabling you to forge valuable connections and share insights across departments.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated colleagues where sharing knowledge and mutual support are at the forefront.

What you will do:

• Manage and navigate a varied caseload involving complex assessments, reviews, interventions, and preparation of reports to meet the needs of children.
• Partner with children, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective planning and the delivery of helpful, life-improving services.
• Empower service users by focusing on their strengths and challenges, supporting them in understanding and managing risks.
• Build comprehensive knowledge of available services and employ these in evidence-based matching to support children and families effectively.
• Maintain records reflecting the quality and impact of services to help measure outcomes and engage in quality assurance activities.
• Stay up-to-date with legislation, guidance, and research to inform practice and improve service delivery.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including health professionals, police, and community organisations.

Living and working in Croydon offers the perfect blend of vibrant urban life and pleasant suburban areas. With cultural diversity, extensive parks, excellent schools, and a thriving arts scene, Croydon is the ideal place to develop both personally and professionally. Join us in making a real difference in our community!

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