Children’s Social Worker Assessment #OR6368

Semester.co.uk; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Assessment Team in Herefordshire. This long-term temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families during a crucial improvement journey. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, managing a complex caseload, and ensuring that referrals are handled in a child-focused manner. With a commitment to ongoing training and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for dedicated professionals looking to enhance their careers while contributing positively to the community. Join a team that values your expertise and offers competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Free on-going training opportunities

Competitive Rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care.
• Fully qualified social worker with strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to carry out assessments.
• Investigate concerns and ensure timely responses to referrals.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Report Writing

Case Management

Communication Skills

Education

DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Social Worker Assessment #OR6368

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Assessment Team Central

The role

We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

Working within the Assessment Team, you will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child-focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

1. Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
2. Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
3. Desirable location with excellent transport links
4. A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

1. Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
2. Competitive Rates of pay
3. In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
4. Enhanced DBS completed.
5. Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
6. An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
7. Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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