Children's Social Worker - Post Order and Permanence

Remedy Recruitment Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Weekly payroll

First access to jobs

Personal consultant

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is assisting Rochdale borough council to recruit a Children's Social Worker for their Post Order and Permanence team. The role involves complex casework, inter-agency collaboration, and court witness statements when required.

The post requires experience in safeguarding, strong report writing skills, and the ability to supervise students and trainees as needed. Remedy supports locum assignments with weekly payroll and dedicated consultant support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases.
• Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers.
• Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
• Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
• Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.

Job description

Children's Social Worker - Post Order and Permanence

Our client Rochdale borough council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Post Order and Permanence team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases.
• Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers.
• Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
• Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
• Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
• Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards.
• Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
• Work effectively on complex situations, use their initiative and evaluate their own and others practice.
• Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
• Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advise others.
• Each social worker is expected to respond to duty matters on a rota

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.