Qualified Social Worker, Trafford Council, Children First Response Team
Trafford
Ref: EN128-278
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Trafford |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN128-278 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Trafford Council, Children First Response 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:
• Provide an efficient and effective social work service within the First Response Team
• Undertaking child and family assessments and have significant experience of working with children and young people in care as a practitioner
• Have a thorough understanding of key legislation, regulations, guidance and frameworks
• Should also have experience of working with complex situations with a focus on problem solving
• Demonstrable knowledge, experience and skill in social work assessments
• Undertake detailed holistic assessment of children, young people and their families
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, to maintain case records and to fulfil administrative requirements is essential
• Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and problem solve on a daily basis
• 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
