Experienced Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Families and Wellbeing team. This role involves independently managing a caseload, conducting complex assessments, and collaborating with multi-agency teams to ensure positive outcomes for children and families. With a commitment to high-quality support and safeguarding services, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you're passionate about social work and ready to contribute to meaningful change, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in social work.
• Evidence of continued professional development in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework.

Responsibilities

• Undertake community care and safeguarding assessments for complex cases.
• Maintain accurate case notes and prepare reports for court when required.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Multi-agency Collaboration

Communication Skills

Safeguarding

Education

Degree in Social Work

HCPC Registration

Job description

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wirral to assist with the appointment of an Experienced Social Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.88 - £32.47 per Hour

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our dedicated Families and Wellbeing team. As part of our commitment to providing high-quality support and safeguarding services, you will independently manage a caseload, undertake complex assessments, and collaborate with multi-agency teams to secure positive outcomes for children, adults, families, and carers.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake community care and safeguarding assessments for complex or unusual cases.
• Provide critical information and support to individuals, families, carers, and communities to improve quality of life.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, prepare reports, and present evidence in court when required.
• Act as a source of expert advice within your team and across the organisation.
• Liaise with multi-agency teams to ensure a seamless, person-centred service.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification e.g. DipSW).
• HCPC Registration (or relevant regulatory body registration).
• Evidence of continued professional development in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
• Completion of relevant post-qualifying or vocational training courses.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in social work.
• Experience working in multi-agency settings.
• Proven experience working with carers and families.
• Direct involvement in statutory social work practices including assessment, planning, safeguarding, and court proceedings.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.