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Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests...
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placeHarlow, 16 mi from Chelmsford
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Family Court Advisor- Private Law

placeChelmsford
services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused...
apartmentRemedy RecruitmentplaceLondon, 31 mi from Chelmsford
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Family Court Advisor- Private Law

apartmentEden Brown SynergyplaceChelmsford
services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused...
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Locum Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

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Locum Social Worker - Family Support and Protection
Essex - Chelmsford
£34,712 to £46,751 per annum
Permanent role
Closing Date: 28th April 2024

AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for Locum Social Worker in the Chelmsford area. Permanent role.

Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse.
Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to join our Family Support and Protection team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. The successful candidate will be an experienced registered social worker, educated to degree level, with the ability to demonstrate practice in accordance with current professional standards.

Accountabilities

Assess complex social care needs and provide support to children and families.
Develop support plans that gain commitment to solutions that enable the child, young person and family to build resilience and look forward to a brighter future.
Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
Work collaboratively, building effective relationships with internal and external partnerships and stakeholders and the voluntary sector, to assist children and their families and carers in gaining support.
Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard a child or young person and promote their welfare, including appropriate intervention as determined by need.
Develop a child centred approach which enables early intervention and prevention and increases independence.
Pro-actively influences in a range of inter-agency planning, decision making and case discussions.
Communicate assessments and professional judgements clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing, including report writing and court statements.
Work with families, communities and individuals to help people get the best start in life and age well, supporting strategic aims.
Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
The Experience You Will Bring

A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
A minimum of 2 years' experience.
Experience within a social work setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations.
Strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals.
Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community, to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and families