Qualified Social Worker, Blackpool Council, Childrens Safeguarding Team
Blackpool
Ref: EN194-225
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Blackpool |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN194-225 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Blackpool Council, Childrens Safeguarding 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:
• To support the Team Manager in the effective and efficient running of the team bringing added value through experience
• Ensure that children and young people are safeguarded and protected from harm, and positive outcomes are promoted through timely intervention
• To work collaboratively with partner agencies, children, young people and their families to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with Blackpool Children Services policies and procedures
• To support the implementation of the Accreditation and Assessment Criteria as proposed by the Department for Education Knowledge and Skills Statement
• Carry a complex caseload
• To coach and mentor less experienced staff including Family Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking their Assisted Year Supported Employment
• To support the Team Manager, Senior Managers and Principal Social Worker with Continuous Professional Development and promote learning environment that encourages learning and utilises evidence informed practice
• To work within current legislation as well as the procedural framework of Blackpool Council Children’s Services
• 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
