| We have an exciting new position available for a Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Team in Essex. Responsibilities: 1. To be professionally responsible for providing initial assessment and investigations under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. 2. To undertake a caseload consisting of initial assessments and investigations, as required by the Team manager, in relation to both new and open cases 3. To undertake any actions identified as necessary by assessments and/or investigations including participation in CP conferences, co-working and Court proceedings, as determined by the best interests of the child Knowledge of other children's services and how they relate to Assessment and Family Support Services 4. A demonstrated commitment to the Department's Policy on shared records and clients records 5. Evidence of sound assessment practice 6. Committed to quality social work practices 7. A commitment to anti-oppressive behaviour practice and management 8. A commitment to working on partnership with carers, children and their families Pay rate is between 21 and 25 per hour. GSCC Registration is essential. THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRB DISCLOSURE WHICH TRADEWIND WILL PAY FOR Tradewind Recruitment Referral and Refund Scheme * Refer a friend today and you will receive 100 cash once they have worked 30 days through Tradewind Recruitment * We offer a GSCC refund to candidates who have worked through Tradewind Recruitment for a period of 6 months Register with us and receive over 50% discount on all our Professional Development Courses once you have worked through Tradewind Recruitment. Please give us a call if you would like to find out more about our immediate vacancies and Social Work careers. Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in this position please email your CV to #-# or contact our Consultants directly on 08458801273. Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer |