Children & Families Social Worker

Seven Resourcing; Wick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency in the Highlands is seeking an experienced Children & Families Social Worker for a full-time, temporary position. In this role, you will promote high standards of social work practice, ensuring children receive adequate care. Key responsibilities include managing caseloads, applying relevant legislation, and collaborating with families and professionals. The position offers an hourly rate of £42 along with a £100 weekly allowance, and candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification (BA/MA/BSc/MSc in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience within children and families services.
• Registration with SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Promote best practice in social work to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Manage a varied caseload while maintaining accurate and timely records.

Job description

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Location: Highlands - 3 different posts: Fort William, Wick and Inverness

Contract: Temporary, Full-time

Seven Resourcing are seeking an experienced Children & Families Social Worker to join a dynamic team in the Highlands. This full-time, temporary position offers £42 per hour plus a £100 per week allowance.

In this role, you will champion high standards of professional social work practice, ensuring children receive the best possible care. You will apply your knowledge of children and families’ legislation and regulations while collaborating effectively across the Highlands.

Base pay range

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Key Responsibilities:

• Promote best practice in social work to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• Apply children and families regulations and legislation when assessing and supporting cases.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Manage a varied caseload while maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Undertake visits, assessments, and reports in line with statutory requirements.
• Must be eligible to work full-time in the UK; no sponsorship offered.
• Social Work qualification (BA/MA/BSc/MSc in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW).
• Registration with SSSC.
• Completed ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience within children and families services.
• Previous fostering experience or transferrable skills from a relevant role.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Availability to work across the Highlands as required.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Public Health