Qualified Social Worker

Pertemps; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a Child Protection and Children in Need team in Merseyside. This role involves making assessments and decisions to provide effective support for children and families. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £39 per hour, hybrid working, and additional benefits like annual leave and training support.

Benefits

One paid annual leave day every 3rd week

Support comparable to permanent staff

FREE Parking

FREE tea and Coffee

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience with children and vulnerable groups is essential.
• Creativity, flexibility, and forward-thinking abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage a caseload.
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Registered with Social Work England

Experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups

Excellent mediation and negotiation skills

Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking

Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation

Skilled in building relationships with children and families

Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work

Dedicated to continuous improvement

Education

4+ years qualified

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

Child Protection & Children in Need

Location: Merseyside

Pay rate: £39 per hour

We are looking for experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to work in a Child Protection & Children in Need Team based in Merseyside. In this role, you will be committed to providing an effective child-centred service to children in need of support and protection. You will contribute to service strategies, policies, and procedures as required.

This team works directly with children and their families, partnering with agencies including the police and health to ensure the best possible outcomes with sustainable positive change. The service maintains a strong link with our Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help colleagues to promote local community support when social care involvement is no longer needed.

This local authority offers:

• One paid annual leave day every 3rd week
• Support comparable to permanent staff, including training and supervision (such as Signs Of Safety training)
• FREE Parking
• FREE tea and Coffee
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
• 1 in 5 duty weeks for allocations
• Teams of 6 social workers with a Team Manager, supported by regular supervision, practice development resources, training opportunities, and tools to assist your daily work.

Working according to social care legislation and local government requirements, you'll support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you'll make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. You will establish and maintain relationships with service users and agencies to meet their needs.

You will be committed to ensuring positive and sustainable outcomes of your interventions, striving to provide the best for children. Your passion for supporting children and families to thrive and flourish is paramount. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate efficiently.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Skilled in building relationships with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• 4+ years qualified

In this role, you will:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage a caseload
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Create individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity
• Support development of unqualified staff and students

This role is conveniently located for those traveling from Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Sefton, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Wigan, St Helens, Southport, Ormskirk, Preston, Skelmersdale, Knowsley, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Trafford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Macclesfield, Huddersfield, Altrincham, Middleton, Urmston, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Stockport, Longsight, Bradford, Chester, Runcorn, Rochdale, Skelmersdale, Cheadle, Leigh, Blackburn, Partington, Manchester, Openshaw, and Wythenshawe.

Why Choose Pertemps?

Pertemps Social Care is a recruitment agency committed to public service principles and excellent customer service. We build long-term relationships with clients and candidates.

• A dedicated consultant with access to all Social Work roles in the UK
• Online registration process
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll and more

Referral scheme

Know someone suitable? We offer a £250 referral bonus with no limit to the number of referrals.

Further information

We recruit across all social work areas. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, OT, MASH, and more.

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