Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for a Referral and Assessment Team in Highweek. The role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of three years' experience. It involves completing assessments and providing interventions in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing effective decision-making and a restorative practice approach. Competitive pay of up to £42.00 per hour, hybrid working, and a supportive management structure are offered.

Benefits

Up to £42.00 per hour

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available

Supportive management structure

Stable contract due to service demand

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience in permanent positions.
• Proven ability to make decisions during face-to-face visits.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete S17, S47 and pre-birth assessments.
• Provide short term intervention for children and families.
• Work effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Knowledge in children's frontline setting

Ability to make effective decisions

Experience in fast paced environment

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team.

This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent position/s.

About the team

In this service it is key to be able to make effective decisions based on face to face visits is key to ensure the best outcomes for each child is key to the team's motivation. The team is responsible for completing S17, S47 and pre-birth assessments to provide short term intervention for children and families to avoid further escalation to child protection services. This team works in a fast paced environment and prioritise restorative practice with each and every case they deal with.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker with substantial knowledge in a children's frontline setting. Ability to work in a fast paced environment is key to the success of this role. It is also essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and minimum three years post qualified experience. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are required.

What's on offer?

• Up to £42.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working scheme
• Parking available/ nearby
• Supportive management structure with regular supervision offered
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930