Qualified Social Worker - Adoption

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

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Adoption Team in Greater Manchester. In this role, you will provide critical support to children and families, contributing to the well-being and independence of vulnerable individuals. Your expertise in child protection legislation will be key as you handle assessments and interventions, aiming for optimal outcomes. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy registration

Referral schemes

Incentives

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced working with children and families.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation.
• Skilled in building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans.
• Support unqualified staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Mediation

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Qualified for over 4 years

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Adoption

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay rate: £35 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join our Adoption Team based in North West. In this role, you will provide effective, child-centered support to children in need of protection and support. Your responsibilities include contributing to service strategies, policies, and procedures, and working within legislation, council policies, and procedures to enhance the well-being and independence of children, young people, and their families.

Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centered, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. Your excellent communication skills will help establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet identified needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children, striving to provide the best possible results, and supporting children and families to thrive. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate efficiently.

Ideal candidate:

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

Key responsibilities:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Use specialized communication skills for optimal outcomes.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity.
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students.

This is an agency role, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK.
• Easy registration, referral schemes, incentives, compliance management, reliable payroll, and more.

The role is conveniently located for those commuting from areas including Altrincham, Middleton, Longsight, Partington, Manchester, and surrounding regions.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities such as IRO, BIA, Child & Family, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Court, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, and management roles.

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