We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Redbridge to assist with the appointment of a Screening Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.36 - £20.45 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with professionals from all areas of the Childrens Trust such as the specialist posts within the MASH notably the Domestic Abuse Worker, No Recourse to Public Funds Worker, Health Visitor, Senior Social Worker based at King George Hospital and the Education Welfare Officer. 
• Complete MASH checks identifying unknown children referrals that are sent into the hub. Identify initially whether the subject is known to the department and if so, whether the case is current. 
• To receive and record telephone referrals on new cases. 
• Complete professional file redacting preparing files for other Local authority Social Workers and professions to view. 
• Direct and signpost members of the public providing advice and information on local services. 

Requirements:

• Screening Officers are required to have a high standard of written and spoken English to deal with enquiries from the public, professionals and legal departments.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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