Childrens Social Worker Duty and Assessment #000A10001

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

Job summary

A local authority is seeking agency Childrens Social Workers to support children and families through statutory social work. The position offers competitive pay, manageable caseloads, and flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment. Candidates will experience a thorough induction and additional training opportunities to facilitate their growth.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Weekly pay and support

Dedicated consultant assigned

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory social work with children and families is required.
• Flexible working and managing caseloads effectively are important.
• Interest in child protection and safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Involves statutory social work focusing on child protection and complex safeguarding.
• Manage caseloads of approximately 20 children.
• Work collaboratively with local schools and health professionals.

Skills

Child Protection

Statutory Social Work

Complex Safeguarding

Job description

Childrens Social Worker Duty and Assessment #000A10001

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

The role:

We are keen to recruit agency social workers with experience of statutory social work with children and families. Contracts can be offered in the initial period for up to 6 months, to provide candidates with stability and security in the role.

We want to be responsive to our agency workers’ needs. Our model of working from referral to permanence or closure allows us to tailor caseloads to our agency workers’ interests. Typically, we offer caseloads involving Child Protection and Child in Need, but we can discuss allocating court cases or cared-for children if it aligns with our agency staff’s interests.

We are based in the town hall district of Stockport. All social work teams are co-located with health, police, Early Help, and MASSH colleagues. Currently, we have vacancies across our borough. Our average caseload is 20, with fluctuations across teams. We are committed to maintaining manageable caseloads and review this regularly.

We provide a comprehensive induction for agency workers, with gradually increasing caseloads and complexity. We also offer high-quality reflective supervision monthly, with team leaders trained in reflective and systemic supervision. Opportunities for group and reflective supervision are available, along with specialist advice from our Aspire service on domestic abuse and complex safeguarding issues.

Each team comprises 1 team leader, 2 senior practitioners, and 6 social workers. Teams focus on small geographical areas and maintain links with local schools, health professionals, and borough-wide services through our Team around the School model. Our team leaders and senior practitioners are well-established and have strong relationships within Stockport and with senior management.

Regarding working patterns, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Our social workers value team time and also appreciate the option to work from home. We utilize modern technology to support this and are open to requests for flexible or reduced hours to meet individual needs.

We welcome questions and conversations from prospective candidates and look forward to you joining our team!

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!
• Strong management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and supportive working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS check completed
• Support and advice from a friendly, dedicated team
• Dedicated and experienced consultant assigned to you
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred area

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Duration

11 months

Description

This role involves statutory social work with children and families, focusing on child protection, child in need, and complex safeguarding cases. The position offers a stable, supportive environment with manageable caseloads and flexible working arrangements.