At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct initial assessments and manage a varied caseload of children and families in need.
- Company: Lucam Consultancy is seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker for their Duty and Assessment Team.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team environment in Halton with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
- Why this job: This role offers a challenging and rewarding position within a busy team.
- Qualifications: A degree in Social Work and a minimum of 2 years experience are required.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Lucam Consultancy are seeking a dedicated and committed experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a busy team in Halton, based within the Duty and Assessment Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker looking for a challenging and rewarding position within a supportive team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial assessments.
- Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children.
- Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place.
- Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes.
- Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions.
Requirements:
- A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work.
Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team employer: Lucam Consultancy
Lucam Consultancy, located in Halton, offers a supportive team environment for social workers. The Duty and Assessment Team focuses on safeguarding children through collaborative efforts with multi-agency professionals. They value high-quality assessments and timely interventions for families in need.
We think you need these skills to ace Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team
Initial Assessments
Case Management
Multi-Agency Collaboration
Child Safeguarding
Home Visits
Rapport Building
Intervention Planning
