Qualified Social Worker, Children with Complex Care Team

Pertemps; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Children with Complex Care Team in Blackpool Council. The ideal candidate will have experience in pre-birth assessments and child protection, and will be responsible for mentoring less experienced staff while promoting a high-quality service. This role requires a dedicated professional committed to improving the lives of children in care. The pay rate is £39 per hour for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking pre-birth assessments and complex cases.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
• Demonstrated professionalism and quality of work in court statements and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Children with Complex Care Team at Blackpool Council.
• Lead by example in providing high-quality service and mentoring.
• Enhance the lived experience of children in care.

Skills

Knowledge of pre-birth assessments

Child protection experience

Mentoring and coaching abilities

Enthusiasm and commitment

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Children with Complex Care Team

Pay rate, £39 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are hiring for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Children with Complex Care Team in Blackpool Council. You will have knowledge and experience of undertaking pre-birth assessments, child protection, complex child in need and PLO/Pre proceedings. You will be able to demonstrate a good quality of work including court statements, assessments etc. and will be able to support the team manager with mentoring and coaching those less experienced members of your team. You will be enthusiastic, passionate and committed to improving the lived experience of our children. You will be a role model for the less experienced staff members demonstrating true professionalism in all you do. This will include providing learning opportunities, reflection and modelling. We are striving to improve our quality and performance and you will lead by example.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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