Qualified Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Children's Assessment Team
St Helens
Ref: EN127-219
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Senior Social Worker |
| Location: | St Helens |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN127-219 |
Job Description
Qualified Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Children's Assessment 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:
• Service carries CIN, CP and Children we Look After including Court Proceedings - private and public
• Team is mixed in terms of experience and caseloads are allocated to reflect this
• Manage CIN, CPP, CLA, Court Proceedings, Assessments, working within a team but also being able to work independently
• Caseload varies but is around 20 - 24 children
• Currently all staff are working from home due to Covid 19 however when in the office they would be within a team of 5 social workers, Advanced Practitioner and Manager. The current working arrangements are supported by appropriate technology which allows video calls and the Managers are ensuring daily meetings with the team
• 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
