Assessment Social Worker

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Assessment team. Casework Management • Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. • Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making. Assessment and Review • Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Advice and Guidance • Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers. Safeguarding • Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns. • Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding. Staff Development • Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team. • When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified. Data Quality • Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council. • Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Duties For All Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety Benefits 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.