Qualified Social Worker, Trafford Council, Children with Complex Needs Team
Trafford
Ref: EN128-295
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Trafford |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN128-295 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Trafford Council, Children with Complex Needs 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:
• The Complex Needs (Children’s Social Care) team works with a wide range of children and young people with disabilities across the borough up to the age of 18
• The service provides support to children with challenging behaviours, autism, learning disabilities, and complex health and physical disabilities
• We are highly regarded by parents and colleagues across Trafford and we work closely with parents, school and the community to help parents raise the most challenging children
• Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, care proceedings and other court work, and Children in Care. The work is varied and all your skills as a social worker will be called upon
• The Complex Needs team supports children with complex needs to remain at home whenever possible and for as long as possible
• Looking for people who can adopt an innovative approach to supporting children's social care and ensure continuity of care to our vulnerable service users
• Have a sound knowledge of legislation relevant to the posts and demonstrable insight into the issues facing children, young people and families. With strong communication and assessment skills, you will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with families and colleagues from various agencies
• 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
