Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the MASH Team to work full time based in Enfield.
Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town; Enfield’s recently refurbished open plan office has bespoke areas for service users and is an environment which supports their smart working policy surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a buzzing high street and shopping centre. The high-tech multi-agency office has good transport links into Central London and is easily assessable via the M25, A10 and A406.
As well as of a range of benefits detailed below, Enfield are an employer that offer hybrid and flexible working.
The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,834 per annum.
Main duties:
- To undertake assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council’s statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy.
- To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources.
- To participate in duty team/or rota completing contacts, referrals and undertaking MASH enquiries to determine threshold.
- To carry out enquires on contacts received and determine threshold.
- To implement safety planning plans, involving service users and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate
- To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for service users within budgetary resources of Children Services.
- To comply with the Children Services recording policy, and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required.
- To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.
- To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/designate person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets.
- To undertake training as required.
- To work as part of a team, participating in the Duty system as required.
- At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities/Race Equality and Health and Safety Policies as an integral part of the post.
- To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Team Manager or Deputy Head of Service.
- To support the Deputy Team Manager and Team Manager in developing the team and represent Children Services as required.
- Any other duties reasonably requested by management.
- Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- 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
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work
Requirements of this Social Worker job:
- A Social Work Degree or equivalent.
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams and set clear targets and expectations.
- Evidence of high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
- Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback.
- Continual professional development.
- Social Work England registered.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.
Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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