Social Worker Level 2 / 3

•  Degree in Social Work (minimum Upper Second, if classified) or equivalent. Must be Social Work England registered.
•  Knowledge and understanding of; Children Act 1989, 2004 and other legislation regarding Leaving Care Act 2000, Housing and Education Acts, child development, relevant social policy and key legislation, with strategic reference to safeguarding
•  Excellent spoken and written English, and computer literacy adequate to case recording and production of fit-for-purpose reports within strict deadlines
•  Communication skills in direct work with children, and proven ability to work in partnership with parents/carers, ensuring paramountcy of children’s needs
•  Familiarity with diversity/equality principles in general, and specific experience of working in a culturally/ethnically diverse locality
•  The ability to carry out comprehensive assessments of risk and needs of children and families within agreed timescales and implement and review written care plans; successfully demonstrating a clear knowledge and understanding of legislative, policy and practice issues.
•  To demonstrate excellent analytical skills in written and oral work using high level knowledge and understanding of complex casework, risk management and care planning.

•  Competent user of Information Technology including integrated children’s systems.
•  Successful completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering better outcomes for children and the knowledge to do so.

Enfield is one of the most diverse parts of London, with all the benefits this brings across our communities, culture, heritage and local economy.  It also has incredibly diverse landscapes – from the urban centres of Edmonton, Southgate, Palmers Green and Enfield Town, to rural areas and farmland in the north of the borough.

Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town, situated in a modern newly designed service hub, the new office is an environment which supports our smart working policy surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a buzzing high street and shopping centre. Our brand new high-tech multiagency office has good transport links into central London and is easily assessable to the M25, A10 and A406.

We are proud of the services we offer to children and families living in the borough and work with partners to ensure children receive the best start in life. We are passionate about improving outcomes and driving up standards and performance. Ofsted has rated our children’s services as GOOD overall, read the full report here

Our offer to you include:

• A rewarding role in an Ofsted rated GOOD children’s services department

• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.

• A blend of remote and office based working  

• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.

• Modern purposefully designed working environment in Thomas Hardy House located 5 minutes from the station

• A clear career progression pathway, supported by a comprehensive training programme

• Smart technology assistance including hybrid video conferencing

• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.

• Enthusiastic and proactive staff network groups

• 1 month paid sabbatical for children’s social workers