Senior Children In Care Registered Social Worker

Apricus Resourcing Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social service agency based in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Registered Social Worker for their Community Children In Care Team. The role requires delivering exceptional support to children and families, engaging with various stakeholders, and handling statutory assessments. Candidates should have experience in safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable children. This position offers flexibility in hours and a competitive pay rate ranging from £29.51 to £31.88. Additional benefits include a dedicated consultant and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Free DBS disclosure certificate

Dedicated Consultant assigned

Efficient payroll system

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people in a support role.
• Ability to complete statutory assessments and advise families.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes regarding child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Assist social workers in supporting Children in Care.
• Supervise family visits and record relevant information.

Skills

Compassionate individual

Experience in safeguarding

Knowledge of children's services processes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Apricus Resourcing are currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Full Time Community Children In Care Team Specialist Senior Registered Social Worker Band 5-6 for a Well-Respected Specialist Non-Public Social Service to work in B6 post code area of Birmingham in the West Midlands, who is really passionate about providing a personal service.

The successful applicant will be an experienced, compassionate individual who will be able to offer service users first-class support in an industry leading working environment.

This role is working full or part time with as many days as you want up to 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), there is potential to increase hours able to be worked in future.

Supporting clients out of base at B6 Aston Post Code Area of Birmingham, the role is ideally working full time with standard hours 37 hours weekly Monday-Friday (9am-5pm), part time option may be considered please advise requirements if so, this is a fixed term contract minimum 3 months going up to maximum 12 months long. Any mileage / travel expenses incurred whilst on shift will be compensated.

Responsibilities

You will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will play a key part in assisting our social workers to support our Children in Care alongside those children and families who are subject to live care proceedings. You will assist with the completion of statutory assessments, supervise family time and advise children and their families about help and support that is available to them.

You will obtain and record all relevant information, taking appropriate action where necessary; as well as providing practical day-to-day support; which may take the form of home visits and direct work within the family home or community.

Additionally, you will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. You'll have extensive experience in working with vulnerable children, young people and their families in a support/advisory role and be knowledgeable in safeguarding and Children's services processes and legislation.

In return for your commitment, if paid via our agency we are able to offer a very competitive rate of pay of between £29.51-£31.88 per hour dependent on experience determined by interview.

Benefits

• Free of charge new DBS disclosure certificate
• Dedicated Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required.
• Excellent efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time.
• The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else.
• Leading £300 Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus