Jobs in Colindale, edgware, uk

We are looking to recruit an Children's and Families within the Social Care industry in Barnet. The Qualified Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.Responsibilities include : Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the competency standards set out in the Competency Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder but all cases will involve difficult and distressing situations. Contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives to achieve a more effective use of resources within Children & Families Services. Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate effective service delivery. Inform advice, counsel and support clients and carers, individually and in group settings, to relieve stress and modify attitudes of behaviour to meet the needs of the client. Ensure that information systems, e.g. CAFIS, and client records are effectively maintained to provide up-to-date and ...