Qualified Social Worker, Stockport Council, Children's Support Team

Qualified Social Worker, Stockport Council, Children's Support Team

Stockport

Ref: EN6-228

Division: Children’s Services

Specialist Area: Social Worker

Location: Stockport

Job type: Contract

Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected

Reference: EN6-228

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Stockport Council, Children's Support Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.

The team works extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager.

The responsibilities will include:

1. Stockport Children's Services are looking for experienced agency social workers for positions within a locality social work team and the school-based pilot scheme, which has recently received national backing by the DfE.
2. Manage a case load.
3. The work is varied, with social workers holding cases from the point of assessment to closure or permanence.
4. Social workers work within a framework of Restorative Practice and our model seeks to minimise transitions for families, instead focusing on building relationships.
5. Liaise with other professionals.
6. 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
7. 3 month Temporary Contract.
8. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.

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Successful candidates will benefit from:

1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).

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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS, and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.