Qualified Social Worker

Remedy Recruitment Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Advanced/Senior Practitioner for an Early Intervention team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves assessments, care planning, and mentoring social work students to ensure better life chances for children. Applicants should be registered Social Workers with experience in safeguarding and case management. A supportive team and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Personal dedicated support from a consultant

Access to top-tier job opportunities

Referral bonus up to £250

Weekly double payrolls

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in safeguarding children and managing casework.
• Able to mentor new social workers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assessments and care planning fully involve children and families.
• Undertake complex casework with children and families.
• Promote health and well-being of children and young people.

Skills

Assessment and Care Planning

Casework

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Our client, Stoke on Trent City Council, is looking for an Advanced/Senior Practitioner to join their Early Intervention team.

Job Purpose

To ensure that eligible children receive assessments, plans, and service packages appropriate to meet their needs and improve their life chances. To support peers by sharing knowledge and experience that can enhance their learning. To support, assess, and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers and Social Work Students as directed by the Principal Manager. To deputise for the Principal Manager as required.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure that children, young people, and their families are fully involved in the assessment and care planning process.
• Work according to the practice standards for the service.
• Meet Social Work England registration and re-registration requirements and professional practice standards.
• Help families to keep their children safe and take appropriate action to safeguard them when necessary.
• Safeguard and promote the health and well-being of children and young people, supporting families and carers across Stoke-on-Trent in accordance with their experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Utilise departmental and authority resources efficiently and effectively at all times.
• Undertake more complex casework with children, young people, and their families and carers.
• Manage time effectively and respond flexibly to the needs of the service.
• Follow departmental health and safety procedures and standards in all duties.
• Prioritize the welfare of the child or young person at all times.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• Personal dedicated support from a highly experienced consultant.
• Access to top-tier job opportunities across London.
• Referral bonus of up to £250* per person placed.
• Weekly double payrolls.

*Terms & Conditions apply.

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or belief. Applications will be reviewed solely on merit.