Children and families social worker jobs in London

Location: Friern Barnet Road, LB of Barnet. Salary: - £15.50 per hour plus paid Induction (Hourly rate paid between 08:00 – 10:00pm.) - Night Shift Flat Rate £120.00 (Night shift flat rate paid between 10:00pm – 08:00am) Hours are negotiable - Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Shift Patterns: 8am – 8.30pm, 8am – 4.30pm, 4pm – 8.30pm, 8pm overnight to 9am. Employment Type: Fulltime, part-time, bank basis. Overview We are looking for Residential Child and Family Assessment Support Workers for Ty Connections III Residential Family Assessment Centre – located in the LB of Barnet. We are looking for talented professionals who can provide a positive living experience for the family’s resident, where compassion and innovation meets quality and expertise, dedicated to safely uplifting our most vulnerable families navigating complex journeys into parenthood. About us Ty Connections III - provides a holistic, nurturing environment where parents are supported every step of the way, with specialized services designed to meet each parent’s individual needs. From personalized counselling sessions to skill-building workshops to maximise their capacity to manage risks, we are committed to fostering a sense of confidence and capability in every parent using our services. And for the little ones? Innovative engaging activities and educational programs await, ensuring a vibrant and enriching learning experience for children of all ages. About the role You will work as part of a ‘team around the family’ where every family is supported, empowered, and guided towards a brighter future. We do this together, ensuring that every family receives the resources, care and understanding they require and deserve, whilst evidencing their capacity to change and safely parent their child. In addition, you will work in partnership with wider family groups and carers of children, Social Workers, and other outside agencies, as required. About you You will be: Committed to working with Families and their Children within a residential setting, redefining what it means to thrive in the face of challenges. Have appropriate knowledge and experience of working with Families and children and committed to training and continued professional development. Be creative and able to use your own initiative whilst working in a complex and challenging environment. Enthusiastic and highly adaptable to changing circumstances. In addition, you should possess good written, IT and communication skills. Ideally, although not essential, you should have a relevant qualification (NNEB/QCF /NVQ 3 in Care ) and experience of working in a social service-related setting (including voluntary work.) Other information You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Our values We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Ty Connections III, you can expect: - A fair and inclusive culture. - The chance to really make a difference to those around you. - Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme. - Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us. - Ty Connections is committed to equal opportunities policies and action to ensure that the best candidates for any post are appointed irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or creed.

As a child and family social worker in the team, you will be responsible for making evidence-based threshold decisions in line with the local policy and London Safeguarding Children Procedures, as well as other relevant guidance, legislation and research. In this context, you will be responsible for ensuring every child’s needs and any risk factors are meaningfully considered by gathering relevant and proportionate information to inform decision making, including undertaking MASH checks within agreed timescales Your role will also include taking telephone calls from professionals and members of the public, including urgent child protection referrals, and signposting to other services where appropriate. A strong focus on improving outcomes for children and young people is essential.