The Safeguarding and Support Team consists of five teams, each led by a Team Manager managing up to six social workers. The service is supported by separate Court Teams, Parent Capacity Assessment Team and the Vulnerable Violence and Exploitation Team.
As part of this position, you will:
Provide high quality casework and service to vulnerable children and families
Safeguard children, promote well-being and improve their outcomes
Complete child & family assessments and section 47 enquiries
Prepare and manage SMART CIN, CP and LAC plans
Maintain high standards of professional practice and engage with supervision
It is essential that you have a relevant social work qualification and registered with SWE.
Have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience, preferably in a similar setting.
Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team within be proactive and solution focused environment.
The ability to be able to work under pressure and manage a caseload
Possess excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough located in the northern part of Greater London. With a rich history, diverse population, and a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, Haringey offers a unique and dynamic living experience.
Haringey Council has been through a journey of improvement over the past ten years, with continued aspirations to fulfil the first corporate priority of enabling every child the best start in life. We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Haringey.
We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. With a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds, we are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.
Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.
Our offer to staff includes:
Competitive remuneration packages
Investment in modern technology
Great Business support and experienced caring Team Managers
Haringey Academy – invests in continuous skills and learning development
Access to clinical support from Family Psychology Mutual, Anna Freud and Tavistock
Wellbeing service, leisure, and discount benefits (Council scheme)
Agile working
Travel Season ticket loans
A commitment to achieving excellence for our children
Strong, caring visible leadership
Remote and flexible working options
Local Authority pension