We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children in Need within the Social Care industry in Bedford Council Responsibilities include:Ability to undertake complex social work assessmentsExperience of formulating support, protection and care plansAbility to negotiate with colleagues and partner agencies to resolve differences of opinionAbility to build effective, long lasting relationships with a range of service providers both from statutory and voluntary agenciesDetailed knowledge of the Children''s Act 1989Detailed knowledge of the "Framework for the Assessment of Children and Their Families"Attending court and giving evidence when requiredInitiating and implementing child protection plansManaging packages of careUndertaking parenting and risk assessments Experience preferred:Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children in Need or Child Protection Team within the UK Social Care industry. The team:Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels. Minimum Requirements:SWERegistration5 year post qualifying experience within UKEnhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultantAccess to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance ServiceQuick and Easy Registration ProcessAccess to CPDGuaranteed weekly payment To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Children in Need role, or any similar vacancies we currently ..... full job details .....