Social Worker – Child In Need

Overview

Social Worker – Child in Need | London Borough of Haringey

We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Need team in the London Borough of Haringey on a full-time locum contract. This role focuses on supporting children, young people and families within a forward-thinking local authority setting.

Role details

• Location: London
• Council: London Borough of Haringey
• Contract: Full-Time Locum
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families within the Disabled Children’s Team.
• Complete Child and Family Assessments and specialist disability assessments within statutory timescales.
• Assess, implement, and review short breaks packages based on assessed need.
• Work jointly with Health colleagues on Continuing Care assessments and joint-funded care packages.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring their views and wishes remain central to all planning.
• Complete statutory visits, reviews, and outcome-focused care planning.
• Prepare reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, reviews, and multi-agency meetings.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to safeguard children and achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the team’s duty service by responding to referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate case records using Mosaic and support service improvement initiatives.

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