Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Basildon to recruit for an Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £37,185 - £50,081 P/Annum & Up to £8,000 relocation package (subject to terms and conditions).

Main duties include:

• Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need'
• Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services
• Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families
• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people
• Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness. Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse information
• Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful
• Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care services
• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills. Must be able to fulfil transport requirements
• Must possess good communication skills with ability to negotiate with services users
• Managing a defined caseload, the social worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Essex please contact Dan Mulvey or email in your updated CV to us today.

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Basildon

Salary: £37,185 - £50,081 P/Annum