Qualified Social Worker, Edge of Care Coordinator, Swindon Borough Council, Childrens Edge of Care Team
Swindon
Ref: EN837-105
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Swindon |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN837-105 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Edge of Care Coordinator, Swindon Borough Council, Childrens Edge of Care 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 Edge of Care team work intensively with families where there is a risk of the child or young person entering care
• The service will also support children currently in care, where there is an identified plan for the child to return home
• The specialist team are dedicated to supporting families to stay together when it is safe and appropriate to do so
• The team is made up of passionate and dedicated multi-agency practitioners who practice using a restorative, relational approach, ensuring that families are fully supported to make the changes needed to care for their children and to prevent their entry into the care system
• The workers hold a small caseload of children, young people and families alongside their allocated Social Worker
• The Edge of Care Coordinator provides line management for the Edge of Care Workers, monitors referrals to the service and works alongside the Operational Manager to develop the service, ensuring that assessments are quality assured and there is partnership involvement
• 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
