Social worker safeguarding and court team

About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work ndash; the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We rsquo;ll be celebrating all this and more as the ldquo;rebel borough rdquo; when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey rsquo;s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the Role The Safeguarding and Support Team consists of five teams, each led by a Team Manager managing up to six social workers. The service is supported by separate Court Teams, Parent Capacity Assessment Team and the Vulnerable Violence and Exploitation Team. As part of this position, you will: Provide high quality casework and service to vulnerable children and families Safeguard children, promote well-being and improve their outcomes Complete child family assessments and section 47 enquiries Prepare and manage SMART CIN, CP and LAC plans Maintain high standards of professional practice and engage with supervision Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and well-being support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. About You It is essential that you have a relevant social work qualification and registered with SWE. Have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience, preferably in a similar setting. Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team within be proactive and solution focused environment. The ability to be able to work under pressure and manage a caseload Possess excellent communication skills ndash; both written and verbal