Childrens Social Worker Duty and Assessment #000A0F131

Semester.co.uk; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization, Semester.co.uk, is seeking a Children's Social Worker for a Long Term Temporary position to start ASAP. This role supports service developments within Barnsley's children with disabilities service and requires a social work degree alongside relevant experience. Ideal candidates must exhibit initiative, time management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from a dedicated consultant

Various employment opportunities

Enhanced DBS completed

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in children's safeguarding services.
• Experience with children with disabilities at a senior practitioner level is required.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and education law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Social Care Officer with training and co-production.
• Drive service developments in the children's disabilities service.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Supervision

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Childrens Social Worker Duty and Assessment #000A0F131

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

Barnsley Children’s Services are seeking a non case holding advanced social work practitioner to work within Barnsley’s children with disabilities service to support in driving forward service developments & other key areas of focus. The candidate must have a social work degree qualification. Several years of experience working within children’s safeguarding services and with children with disabilities at a senior practitioner level are required. Experience of supervising others is desirable. This will be a non-case holding role, supporting the Designated Social Care Officer with training, co-production with parents/carers, children & young people, and the co-development of Social Care/SEND services and the new Barnsley short breaks team. This role is initially for a 3-month period. The applicant must have drive, initiative, and the ability to manage time effectively to complete projects within tight deadlines. The candidate will work with health, SEND, social care, and other partners across the SEND landscape and must have a sound knowledge of children’s legislation, including the SEND code of practice and education law.

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

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 ongoing 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

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available, feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button