Qualified Social Worker, Conference & Review Manager, Stoke on Trent City Council, Childrens Services Team
Stoke on Trent
Ref: EN5-354
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Reviewing Officer |
| Location: | Stoke on Trent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN5-354 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Conference & Review Manager, Stoke on Trent City Council, Childrens Services 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:
• To act as an independent Chair for relevant meetings in respect of the Child Protection and Looked After Children systems
• To promote full participation of children and their families in the child protection and Looked After Children processes
• To ensure high quality practice, sensitive to the needs of looked after children and children requiring child protection plans
• To ensure that diversity is valued and promoted
• To ensure all work undertaken is in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Local Safeguarding Children Board policy and guidelines
• To contribute to the work of inter-agency forums including the Safeguarding Children Board
• To facilitate problem resolution concerning a child’s Care or Protection Plan
• To be responsible for ensuring that relevant advice and guidance in the Directorate, Council and from external agencies and organisations is effectively implemented
• Liaise with other professionals
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 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
