Camden qualified social worker children in need teams

Qualified Social Worker - Camden - Children in Need Team Social worker - CIN (Children in Need) - Long-term Family Intervention Team: An experienced social worker is required to provide a social work service to children and families arising out of the Council #39;s duties and powers under legislation and regulations, Council and Departmental policies and procedures. To hold a caseload, including cases in court proceedings, and undertake a range of duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department specified in the Children #39;s Act 2004, Every Child Matters and such other legislation as is or may be appropriate to work with children and their families. Undertake assessments of children looked after by Camden to inform the development of appropriate care/protection plans to ensure statutory duties are met and these support the achievement of quality standards and practice development. The role involves regular direct work, joint working, home visits and reflective sessions with clients, colleagues and partners. Benefits in this role: * Supportive team and management * Flexible working available * Long term contract * Progression opportunities Your main responsibilities include: * Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. * Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings. * You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this. * You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews. * You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care. * You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans. * You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries. Essential requirements: * Social Work England registration * Eligible to work in the UK * 2 years+ post-qualified experience * Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs. Referral bonus - up to GBP250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week