Qualified Social Worker, Oldham Council, Childrens Long Term Team
Oldham
Ref: EN112-211
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Oldham |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN112-211 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Oldham Council, Childrens Long Term 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:
• You will be joining the team at a time of transformation and great investment into services for children and social work practice
• Our social workers deliver effective front-line services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• There has never been a greater focus on Children's Services in Oldham than right now
• You will be working within Children's Assessment social work teams, being case accountable for a complex and challenging case load of children and young people and completing all necessary statutory requirements
• You will take the lead on championing the voice of children
• The work will include undertaking assessments, direct work with children and families, and formulating and implementing SMART plans
• You will be encouraged to implement creative and innovative methods and models of social work practice through the regularity of case supervision and critical reflective supervision
• You will be supported within your own development to continue to develop professionally through a range of learning and development opportunities which will enhance and promote best practice
• We welcome you to join our team to be an integral part of our future developments in improving services for children and families
• 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
