Childrens Social Worker – Assessment / CP and Court – Wirral – £35.72

Ashberry Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Wirral seeks a dedicated Children's Social Worker to join their supportive team. You will manage a sensible caseload, engage with families, and contribute to the development of children's services. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant qualification, registration, and strong communication skills, supported by knowledgeable consultants throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant for job support

Friendly compliance team for guidance

Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work required.
• Registration with Social Work England needed.
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fair and manageable case load in Assessment, CP & Court Work.
• Work flexibly and remotely using provided agile work kit.
• Develop skills through partnership with professionals and direct work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Knowledge of service needs

IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Childrens Social Worker
Team: Assessment, CP & Court Work
Location: Wirral
Rate: £35.72
Details:
Wirral is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing Council, committed to developing and progressing our social care workforce so that they can achieve their ambition and thrive. We want our social workers to have the support, freedom, equipment and resources to do their best possible work. We give you the tools you need to succeed and trust you to use them as you see fit. You’ll join a close-knit team of like-minded, enthusiastic professionals, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.

Within Assessment, CP and court work, we offer a fair and manageable case load across all teams, an agile working kit, allowing you to work flexibly and remotely and we also offer agency staff the opportunity to access training just like permanent staff.

At Wirral we support you in honing and developing your skills, including working in partnership with other professionals, court work and completing direct work using our supporting families, enhancing futures model.

Wirral Council and its partners have pledged to #bethedifference for children young people and families of Wirral. To do this, Wirral is embarking on a significant programme of regeneration and urban development which will bring new infrastructure and opportunity across the Borough.

Office use: RQ1537571

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 [e-mail]