Social Worker – Duty and Assessment – Halifax – £35

Ashberry Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a qualified Social Worker to join the Calderdale Children's Assessment Team in Halifax. This position involves assessing new referrals into Children's Social Care and ensuring child protection inquiries are handled effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a DIPSW, be registered with Social Work England, and demonstrate strong communication and IT skills.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team assistance

Essential Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate needed.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Join the Calderdale Children's Assessment Team for new referrals.
• Oversee and manage incoming work during duty weeks.
• Conduct thorough child protection inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Location: Halifax
Rate: £35
Details:
Children’s Social Worker to join the Calderdale Children’s Assessment Team (CAT). This team is the first point of contact for all new referrals into Children’s Social Care that require an assessment or a child protection enquiry.
The service is structured into four smaller teams (Pods), each taking a turn on a weekly duty rota (1 in 4 weeks). Each Pod is led by a Practice Manager, who oversees and manages all incoming work during their duty week.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.