Achieving for Children are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Duty and Assessment Team based in Maidenhead.

This is a Full Time Locum Social Work role.

As a Social Worker in the Duty and Assessment Service, you will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service required.

Benefits for you as an Assessment Social Worker:

• Competitive Pay Rate - Up to £42.00p/h


• Flexible Working Available

Your responsibilities and experience as an Assessment Social Worker:

• Completing assessments of the needs of children and their families


• Knowledge and ability of multiagency working


• Ability to explore and assess risk


• Drawing up plans of intervention in the lives of children and their families


• Knowledge of family network meetings/family group conferences to draw up family support plan


• Knowledge of the Children's Act; particularly sections 17 and 47


• Presenting cases in multiagency meetings/settings


• Ability to work collaboratively with families


• Court work experience is an added advantage


• Ability to effectively communicate with children and actively involve them in the assessment of their needs

Requirements of an Assessment Social Worker:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)


• A valid Social Work England registration


• Have competent knowledge and experience of work within Assessments and Frontline Teams


• A valid UK Driving Licence and vehicle is required

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Umbrella pay rate: £42.00p/h

PAYE payment options available also

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jordan Peat on 0118 948 5555 or email jpeat@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

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