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Social Worker - Children's Team - East London

Posted 9 days ago

  • Cranbrook, Greater London
  • Contract
  • £30 to £31.27 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 19 days

Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Childrens team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker.

Key details of the position:


  • Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
  • Location - Redbridge
  • Duration - 3 months on going
  • Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
  • Start Date - September 2024
  • Rate of pay - £30 - £31.27ph (Umbrella)






The ideal candidate should have the following attributes



  • Experience of working with children, young people and their families;


  • Excellent writing skills and who is confident in representing the service at professional forums. 


  • Committed to achieving positive outcomes for Children who are subject to Child in Need, Child Protection plans as well as those that are subject to Court Orders.


  • Experience of completing assessments and developing SMART care plans for children, young people and their families; and


  • A proven track record of establishing positive and meaningful relationships with children, young people and their families as well as colleagues


  • A proven record for meeting statutory timescales


  • Able to deputise for the Practice Manager where needed including quality assuring work completed by Social Workers.  







Requirements and qualifications required for this role:


  • Current and valid registration with the SWE
  • Proven experience within a Social Working role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
  • Car driver to travel across multiple sites
  • Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote)

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:


  • Quick & simple online registration.
  • Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
  • As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
  • Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
  • A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
  • Access to the very best roles nationwide.
  • As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
  • Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
  • Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
  • Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

About us:

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.