Qualified Social workers to join a Family Support Team in Essex. GSCC Registration is essential. Responsibilities: To be responsible for providing initial assessment and investigations under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. Will be undertaking a caseload of initial assessments & investigations both current/new. To undertake any actions as necessary by assessments and/or investigations. Interested please submit your interest or call 01245 358271 and speak to a member of the Social Care team.

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Qualified Social workers to join a Children with Disabilities Team in Essex. GSCC Registration is essential. Interested please submit your interest or call 01245 358271 and speak to a member of the Social Care team.

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We have temporary and permanent vacancies for experienced Qualified Social Workers. If you are coming to the end of your contract, looking for a new position, relocating or just need a change, please call 01992 641010 and speak to a member of the Social Care team.

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We are looking for qualified social workers to join a number of teams across Essex: Assessement and Child Protection/Permanency/Leaving and After Care/ Fostering/Adoption/Residential. If you have a DIPSW,CQSW,CSS or equivalent, together with a relevant degree and appropriate experience please submit your interest or for further information please call 01245 358271 and ask for a member of the Social Care Division.

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This position is part time covering three Days per week. Under the general supervision of a senior practitioner or team manager, to deliver an effective social work service to a specific group of service users in Essex. Accountabilities To manage a caseload of service users requiring assessment of their needs carry out assessments and investigations and co-coordinating care packages as necessary. Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professions and agencies to ensure service users receive services in accordance with assessed needs. To provide emotional and practical support, advice, advocacy and counseling to service users and carers as required. Participate in the duty rota system, as agreed. Maintaining accurate records of intervention in a timely manner. To maintain up to date knowledge of current research, corporate standards, policies and procedures and of current legislation and regulations. To participate in the on-going development and training of the team, and the service area. Attending team meetings and sharing ideas and best practice. Preparing for and attending supervision meetings. Dimensions. It is essential that you are able to drive and have a full driving license or have access to a car and driver. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. List A Qualifications – Section 1 T0061 Social Worker v1 T0061 Social Worker v1 Ability to command the respect of colleagues. Genuine commitment to Equal Opportunities and Anti-discriminatory practice. Understanding of the Community Care Act and knowledge of the law relating to Community Care. Knowledge of procedures and good practice. An understanding of the process and purpose of supervision. Assessment of the needs of clients within a fieldwork or residential setting. Experience of working under pressure and being able to priorities your workload demands in the face of competing pressures. Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to and commitment to working in partnership with clients and other agencies. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to empathies with client’s needs and to promote those needs sympathetically and persuasively. Ability to advocate on behalf of clients. Proven ability to meet timescales and deadlines for own workload. Assessment and recording skills.

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