Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team

Location: Walsall Council

Reference number: RQ1379486

Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

Rate: £33.30 per hour

Job Description: 

Key Responsibilities:

Initial Assessments

• Conduct initial screening and assessments of the needs of children and families referred to the service.
• Identify the level of support required and recommend appropriate interventions.

Child Protection

• Perform risk assessments to identify children at risk of harm.
• Develop and implement effective safety plans to safeguard vulnerable children.

Duty Work

• Act as the first point of contact, responding to urgent cases and managing crisis situations swiftly.
• Provide timely intervention and support in emergency cases, ensuring the safety of children.

Case Management

• Maintain a manageable caseload, developing tailored care plans for children and families.
• Regularly review cases to ensure that interventions remain appropriate and effective.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Collaborate with professionals from health, education, and other sectors to provide holistic support for children and families.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care.

Documentation

• Keep accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, including those for court proceedings, as required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A degree in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England (or relevant professional body).

Experience:

• Proven experience in child protection, safeguarding, and family assessment.
• Familiarity with working within a high-pressure environment and managing crisis situations.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills for engaging with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Excellent analytical and assessment abilities.
• Ability to manage a complex and demanding caseload.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required to manage urgent cases.

Apply now to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Walsall by sending across a clear picture of below documents:

– Up to date CV

– Rights to work (British Passport or visa document + share code)

– Proof of National Insurance Number

– Social Work England number

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