Children’s Specialist Social Worker Looked After #RQ1504960

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Specialist Social Worker to join their team in Liverpool. This long-term temporary role focuses on improving school attendance and safeguarding for children. The successful candidate will work closely with families and school leadership, tackling attendance issues creatively and effectively. With a supportive management structure and a commitment to ongoing training, this opportunity promises a stable and rewarding work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the necessary skills, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Weekly payments

Free training opportunities

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on children and families.
• Knowledge of local authority policies and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support families to improve school attendance and reduce exclusions.
• Work closely with schools and attend court as required.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding

Court Work

Case Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Children’s Specialist Social Worker Looked After #RQ1504960

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

The post holder will be required to support the ESW team by working with families to improve attendance rates at school, reduce exclusions rates and ensure Safeguarding. The role is school based, and does not allow hybrid working. The post is also term time only (39 weeks per year). The role will require you to work closely with pupils and senior school leadership, comply with Local Authority Policy and support schools with tackling attendance issues. Furthermore, the role will require you to challenge schools on attendance, as well as exclusions, and look at creative and innovative ways in managing this. Part of this role will require you to undertake Court Work and attend Court on a regular basis, in line with the s444 Education Act.

The role will additionally include but is not limited to:

1. To contribute to the assessment, planning and review of education cases.
2. To establish, develop and maintain professional relationships through direct casework, supervision, with the aim that the individuals identified needs are met.
3. To work with other agencies and organisations to facilitate effective service delivery and ensure best outcomes for individuals.
4. To work a case load based on a referral process from schools relating to attendance, exclusion and safeguarding matters.
5. To undertake court work cases under the direct supervision of a manager or independently in line with the required balance of developmental opportunities, experience and confidence.
6. To ensure that all assessments, planning, implementation and reviewing of caseload and decisions and practice are of the expected standard as required by the service.
7. To be sensitive to the needs of the individuals taking into account race, culture, language and religion.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

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

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

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

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