Children's Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work service to appropriate clients, including a diagnosis, assessment and treatment of their needs and problems in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team To participate in providing a generic duty service to all office visitors To undertake Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries, initial child and family needs assessments and short term interventions To work directly with clients using a range of social work knowledge, skills, methods and techniques To undertake office duty which involves the provision of generic advice and information to all office callers To arrange services and screen referrals which require further assessment To undertake Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries in accordance with the Child Concern Handbook for Safeguarding Children To work within the Courts, taking statutory action when necessary to protect a child, including Emergency Protection Order applications and initiation of Care Proceedings To undertake initial child and family needs assessments (integrated with section 47 enquiries when appropriate) in accordance with the "Children In Need" Policy and Procedural DocumentBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit