Qualified Social Worker - Contact Centre/MASH Team

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Contact Centre/MASH Team within Islington. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

London Borough of Islington pay close attention to looking after their Social Workers and strive to ensure they feel supported and welcomed in their roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities.

The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes:

• Responsible for making evidence-based threshold decisions in line with the local policy and London Safeguarding Children Procedures, as well as other relevant guidance, legislation and research.
• The social worker will be responsible for ensuring every child's needs and any risk factors are meaningfully considered by gathering relevant and proportionate information to inform decision making, including undertaking MASH checks within agreed timescales.
• Your role will also include taking telephone calls from professionals and members of the public, including urgent child protection referrals, and signposting to other services when required.

To ideal candidate will have:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DPSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information.