Qualified Social Worker - LAC team - (No Court)

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children's Looked After Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours while offering hybrid working and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases.

Main duties include:

• Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services


• Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families


• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.


• Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.


• Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful


• Must be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems.


• Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care services.


• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills.


• Working with children who are looked after to achieve and maintain permanence, including permanency and care planning, family proceedings and preparation for children leaving care

Benefits of Working with Barking and Dagenham County Council:

Our Client offers a 2.5k welcome package along with a 2.5k retention package, they also offer free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in London please contact Callum Parr on 02081033765 or email in your updated CV to us today.