Qualified Social Worker, Rochdale Council, Child Protection & Care Proceedings Team
Rochdale
Ref: EN130-332
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Rochdale |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN130-332 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Rochdale Council, Child Protection & Care Proceedings 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:
• Managing complex child protection work and care proceedings
• Range of work is from Child in Need to Adoption which gives workers a really good opportunity to gain experience across these areas
• Agency workers are seen as an important resource for us and as such are given the same level of support and opportunities as our permanent staff
• Have a commitment to continuing to embed our Relational Practice Model and to keeping caseloads at a manageable level to be able to achieve that
• Have a cohort of Advanced Practitioners (one in each team) with reduced caseloads to be able to coach and mentor the staff in their teams. We have a committed dedicated social work service – 5/6 workers in each team who continually go the extra mile for our children
• 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
