Experienced Social Worker-Safeguarding & Care Merton Council

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team in Safeguarding & Care. As a key member of our Children, Schools & Families department, you will be responsible for providing quality social work services to vulnerable children, young people and their families.

Job Summary:

As an Experienced Social Worker-Safeguarding & Care, you will be responsible for managing a Children & Families caseload, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality social work services to vulnerable children, young people and their families
• Manage a Children & Families caseload, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action
• Ensure that appropriate resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children and families

• 31 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 39.57 LTD inclusive of holiday pay
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities