We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Looked After Children''s Team within Hackney. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Hackney ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes:Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidanceLead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the childAssist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriateEffectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effectiveProduce reports and attend meetings/forums as requiredChair formal multi-disciplinary meetings, team meetings, panels, reviews and attend meetings and conferences where requiredThe ideal candidate will have:Social W