Childrens Social Worker

Enfield Council • Enfield, NH

351d • £42,324 - £49,551

About The Position

Enfield Council is seeking to recruit full-time qualified level 3 social workers who are committed and experienced in working with children and young people. The role involves undertaking quality assessments, developing clear and focused plans, and ensuring the timely delivery of effective services. As a qualified and professionally registered social worker with Social Work England, candidates should have knowledge of current legislation and experience working in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies. The position requires over 2 years of experience working with vulnerable children and their families, preferably in a statutory setting. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with the ability to work individually and as part of a team. The council is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people in Enfield and is looking for candidates who share this vision.

Requirements

• Qualified and professionally registered social worker with Social Work England.
• Over 2 years' experience working with vulnerable children and their families, preferably in a statutory setting.
• Knowledge of current legislation related to social work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child protection and children in need services.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quality assessments of children and families.
• Develop clear and focused plans for service delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of effective services to children and families.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Contribute to the delivery of exceptional outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

• Excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.
• Eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• Blend of remote and office-based working for most roles.
• Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing advice and counselling services.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month paid sabbatical for Children's Social Workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed