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Introduction
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker who can lead on the delivery and development of cross-agency care packages to substance misusing parents and their children.
What’s the role?
The successful candidate will lead on the development of expert substance misuse safeguarding advice, support and guidance to Children’s services and adult treatment services and will be based within the addictions commissioning team and supporting service and system improvements.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks What we’re looking for
An experienced and qualified social worker to act as the designated expert in the development and implementation of new safeguarding standards ensuring that our substance misuse and Children’s services are innovative and responsive to families effected by substance misuse.
Location
The job is primarily based in Catford, SE SE but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
Must have a Social Work Degree or Higher Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy Qualified Social Worker registered with Health and Care Professions Council The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check