Children's social worker

Community Care Live; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking nearby

Easily accessible offices

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join our Referral and Assessment Team. You will handle safeguarding referrals and determine the appropriate level of support for children in the local community.

The role requires a Social Work degree and a minimum of three years post-qualification experience, with a valid UK driving license. Hybrid working and parking nearby are available.

Qualifications

• A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and requests for support for children.
• Assess referrals from schools, health professionals and the public and determine appropriate level of need.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team.

Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns and requests for support regarding children in the local community. The team manage the incoming referrals from schools, health professionals and the public when concerns regarding the children's safety. The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the appropriate level of need required in a timely manner, they play a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role. Ability to be flexible resilient and reflective is also essential. A valid UK driving license is essential for this role

What's on offer?

• £36.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available)
• Hybrid working scheme
• Great opportunity to work in a specialist team
• Parking available nearby/ onsite
• Easily accessible offices