Qualified Social Worker - MASH

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

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers for a MASH team in West Yorkshire. The role involves assessing and supporting children and families, ensuring adherence to social care legislation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in child protection and excellent communication skills, committed to achieving positive outcomes.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years qualified experience.
• Experienced with children and families, including vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity, dignity, and empowerment.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Decision-making

Mediation

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

MASH

Location: West Yorkshire

Pay rate: £35 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated MASH team. In this role, you will work within a busy, supportive team assessing and working with children and families, intervening early to provide support. You will operate in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, guided by the values and principles of social care. Your responsibilities include delivering person-centered, safe, and effective social care services, making assessments, and determining appropriate interventions. You will leverage your social work experience and communication skills to build relationships with service users and agencies, ensuring services meet needs.

It is essential that you are committed to achieving positive, sustainable outcomes for children, striving to provide the best possible results through best practices. A passion for supporting children and families to thrive and flourish is crucial. Our priority is safeguarding the vulnerable and working efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Knowledgeable in Court, Children in Need, and Child Protection
• Experienced in CIN and Child Protection planning, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings
• Understanding factors impacting children, including abuse and neglect
• Skilled in Child & Family Assessments, analysis, decision-making, planning, and review
• Proficient in direct work with children and families
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Committed to continuous improvement for better outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, interagency settings
• Minimum 2 years qualified experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Utilize communication skills to achieve optimal outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity, dignity, and empowerment

Additional Information:

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

The role is ideally suited for those traveling from areas including Oldham, Trafford, Ashton under Lyne, Macclesfield, Bury, Altrincham, Bolton, Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, Middleton, Urmston, Huddersfield, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport, Harpurhey, Longsight, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Bradford, Wirral, Liverpool, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Manchester, Normanton, Pontefract, Keighley, Shipley, Batley, Bingley, Otley, Halifax, Burnley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster.

We recruit in all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Court, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.

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