Social Worker

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to the families and wellbeing team working independently undertaking safe guarding assessments of complex cases and a range of community care in Suffolk

As a Families and Wellbeing Social Worker your duties will include:

• Support people, groups and communities to access universal services to improve their quality of life.
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and reviewing of care planning activities
• Undertake statutory duties for safeguarding concerns
• Work with families to reduce the need for care or accommodation. Conducting safeguarding assessments identifying risks and implementing appropriate support plans.
• Maintain and update case notes and records. Prepare statements or reports for court and when necessary give evidence in relation to care proceedings or other court related matters.
• Provide oversight of cases with clear directions and supportive actions within appropriate timescales to team members.

To be a successful applicant for the Families and Wellbeing Social Worker you will have:

• Current HCPC Social Worker Registration
• Qualified to a minimum level of DipSW
• Specialist knowledge of Social work to achieve successful outcomes for children and families and knowledge of current legislation.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of arranging support plans
• Good IT Skills
• Full licence and own transport