Children’s Social Work, Contact and Referral Officer, Buckinghamshire

Pertemps; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contact and Referral Officer in Aylesbury for a contract role in a MASH team. This position requires NVQ 3 or equivalent experience and familiarity with Local Authority Children’s Social Care. Responsibilities include providing support for child protection inquiries and engaging with families for assistance. The role offers flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Easy online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Experience working within Children's Services or with vulnerable children.
• Ability to record sensitive information and maintain client case files.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide contact point for public and partner agencies regarding child concerns.
• Analyze data to determine appropriate service levels.
• Develop links with statutory and voluntary sector services.
• Progress contacts/information timely and safely.
• Engage with families for Early Help support.

Skills

Child protection awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality adherence

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Children’s Social Work, Contact and Referral Officer, Buckinghamshire

Pay rate: £22 per hour

Contract role – MASH team

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Contact and Referral Officer in the Aylesbury area. This is to work in a MASH team, and you will need to have experience of Local Authority Children’s Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Providing a single point of contact for members of the public and partner agencies who may have concerns over a child or young person.
• Analysing information and data to determine what level of service is appropriate or needed.
• Develop close links with statutory and voluntary sector services to resolve queries effectively, sign post or assist partner agencies in making referrals.
• Ensure that contacts/information are progressed in a timely and safe manner.
• Engage with partners and families where there is a request for Early Help support.

About You

• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience to role.
• Successful experience of working within a Children’s Service, voluntary sector or other settings with vulnerable children/young people and families.
• Experience of recording sensitive information, maintaining client case files and adhering to confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of issues relating to child protection and vulnerable children, along with evidence of training in Awareness of Child Protection and Safety.

There is plenty of hybrid working available.

Please get in touch for more information.

Agency Post Details

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to.
• An easy registration process (all done online).
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.