Qualified Social Worker, Wakefield Council, Children Child Protection & Care Proceedings Team
Wakefield
Ref: EN133-226
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Wakefield |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN133-226 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Wakefield Council, Children Child Protection & Care Proceedings Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team
Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children’s Social Work team
The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager
The responsibilities will include:
• Covering a job share post and so will need to be able to work closely and communicate with another member of the team
• Child Protection & Care Proceedings
• Experience of working with long-term child protection and assessment work
• Must have experience in completing, single assessments; risk assessments; s47 investigations; child protection planning; viability assessments; parenting assessments and courtwork both within the public and private sector
• Adoption work and completion of Child Permanence Reports are integral to the role and thus the candidate MUST have experience across the board
• In return, the candidate would receive a high level of support and challenge from management in delivering both remedial and progressive planning for children in Wakefield
• 18.5 hours per week Wed pm (12-30 onwards), thur and fri full days
• 3 month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance
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Successful candidates will benefit from:
• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker(see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
