At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality social work services to support children and families.
- Company: Join the London Borough of Hackney's dedicated Family Help Service.
- Benefits: Receive guidance, support, and a manageable caseload as a newly qualified social worker.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with a passion for child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
My client London Borough of Hackney is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Family help service.
PURPOSE
To provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. To assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with the individual's experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy. Newly qualified Staff at grade P01 will undertake all work with support, close supervision and guidance and will have a reduced caseload. Upon successful completion of the ASYE, Social Workers will automatically move to P02.
Key Accountabilities
- Assessment Outcome: To provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child and his/her family's needs in line with statutory guidance.
- To undertake interviews, observation and gather information from children, families and other agencies.
- To analyse, summarise and evaluate this information to provide a holistic assessment of a child's needs.
- To understand the context of child development, parenting capacity and family and environmental factors in which to establish the needs of an individual child.
- To assess and balance risk and protective factors within a child protection framework.
- To provide written and verbal reports which are concise.
Qualified Social Worker - Family help service employer: Remedy Social Work
The London Borough of Hackney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment for Qualified Social Workers in the Family Help Service. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive supervision and guidance tailored to their experience, ensuring they can effectively support children and families. Located in a vibrant community, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful work in social care.
