Qualified Social Worker, Swindon Borough Council, Childrens Long Term Safeguarding Team
Swindon
Ref: EN837-102
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Swindon |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN837-102 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Swindon Borough Council, Childrens Long Term 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:
• Team requires Social Workers with experience and skill to undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families
• Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public
• Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption
• Need to be able to understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families
• Candidates need to be able to use theoretical perspectives to inform decision making and practice
• 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
