Family Safeguarding and Support Service Social Worker

Southwark are seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Safeguarding and Family Support team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional social work practice, managing complex cases, and promoting positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a comprehensive, integrated social work service within Southwark's practice framework, managing complex cases with a systemic approach
• Assess complex needs, develop tailored plans, and work collaboratively with families, support networks, and professionals to manage risk and safeguard children.
• Respond to cases in a timely manner within statutory guidelines, ensuring that interventions are appropriate and effective.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families and support networks, employing a relationship-based approach to social work practice.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support the development of best practice, providing coaching and mentoring to students, newly qualified social workers, and less experienced practitioners.
• Stay informed about current research, legislation, and best practices in safeguarding and family support, continuously improving your own professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in safeguarding and family support, managing complex cases.
• Strong assessment and planning skills, with the ability to work systemically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with families and professionals.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and support the development of less experienced practitioners.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and upholding ethical standards in social work practice.

Benefits of Working With Randstad:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

If you have any questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Chloe on . Otherwise, Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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