Social Worker - Assessment and intervention

Posted 18th Jul, 2023
Location
Merton
Salary/rate
£38,607 – £41,793
Hours
Full-time
Working arrangements
Blended
Contract type
Permanent
Closing date
18th Aug, 2023
About the role

Grade/ Salary ME12 - £38,607 - £41,793 per annum + Golden Hello of £4,500 will be paid to new starters and Market Supplements of £2,000 per annum

This is an exciting time to join Merton's Children Assessment and intervention Service

My Family, My Future, My Merton

 “A place where Outstanding Children’s services are offered, where children and young people feel they belong, stay safe and can thrive”

We want Merton to be a great place for every child to grow up, and to give every child the best start in life. Our children's services have recently been judged Outstanding by Ofsted, as we move towards the pinnacle of our high quality and standards of practice. Our Leaders are committed and focused on supporting our staff and families. We work well with our partners and are committed to making decisions alongside our children and families:

 • We keep children and young people at the heart of our work

• We 'Think Family' and focus on the strengths within families

• We are committed to doing what we say we will do

• We learn from what we do to improve the experiences of children, young people, and families

• We celebrate difference.

We have implemented a blended practice model which combines the best parts of signs of safety, systemic practice and relationship based social work. 

Our new staffing structure provides clear career progression pathways and opportunities. We have established an academy to support students and newly qualified staff and we have exciting opportunities available within our brand new staffing structure.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Social Workers for the Children and Families Assessment and Intervention Service.

You will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and with relevant experience in statutory safeguarding services. You will have experience in delivering safeguarding services with an interest in expanding your learning and development in all aspects of children’s social care.

You should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage a complex caseload,  work in partnership  and seek supervision and guidance, support team activities and strategic priorities.

As an Experienced Social Worker in the Assessment and Intervention Service you will need to be able to work at a fast pace and be well versed in our Effective Support for Families in Merton document MSCP-Effective-Support-for-Families-in-Merton-Full-Document-Aug-21.pdf (mertonscp.org.uk).

You will work on a rota basis with set days being based in the office and providing management directions and sign off for early help and statutory service.

The Experienced Social Worker in the Assessment and Intervention service works closely alongside partner agencies and  colleagues in the Children and Families Services in to ensure that children are safeguarded in a timely and efficient manner. As an Experienced Social Worker you will have the opportunity to lead and support best practice.  You will receive excellent support through reflective supervision, group supervisions and an enhanced training offer that supports our practice model including, systemic practice,  Signs of Safety, motivational interviewing, restorative and trauma informed practice.

If you require any additional information about the post please do not hesitate to contact emanuel.iliescu@merton.gov.uk

About Merton

Merton is an outer borough in southwest London. Suburban in character, the borough has three main town centres: Wimbledon, Mitcham, and Morden. We want our to be a great place for every child to grow up in order to give them the best start in life. To do this, we need the best social work talent working with us. 

We offer a full range of employment benefits to ensure every member of staff feels valued and able to progress:

  • membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • wide range of professional development programmes available to enhance your career
  • flexible working
  • generous leave entitlement
  • parental leave and shared parental leave schemes
  • employee assistance programme (EAP) - free access for you and your family to expert advice and guidance on major life events, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
  • range of lunchtime exercise classes
  • discounted membership to our leisure centres
  • wellbeing programme - wellbeing champions and mental health support
  • occupational health service to help keep you healthy and safe at work
  • contribution towards eye test and glasses for display screen equipment (DSE) users
  • regular walking ‘step count’ challenge
  • Kaarp employee discount scheme - range of leisure activities, from days out to magazine subscriptions, as well as hair and beauty treatments, entertainment events and discounts at local restaurants
  • interest-free season ticket loan for public transport
  • cycle to work scheme
  • adult cycle training
  • running club
  • discounts on selected adult learning courses

If you like the sound of working in Merton, or want to know more about a specific role, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@merton.gov.uk