Senior Social Worker Children's

Connect2Hampshire; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service agency by a local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children's Social Worker for their Family Help Safeguarding Team. The role involves managing a mixed caseload of families and requires knowledge of child protection legislation. The position is locum with a competitive rate of £42 per hour. Flexible working and personal development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days per annum

9-day working fortnight

Hybrid tablet device for flexible working

5 personal development days per annum

Access to permanent vacancies

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child welfare.
• Capable of handling a mixed caseload of families.
• Understanding of social care needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload within the Family Help Safeguarding Team.
• Collaborate with families and partner organisations.
• Assess risks and social care needs of families.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection legislation

Assessment skills

Collaboration with families

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Children's Social Worker

Family Help - Safeguarding Team
Locum - Ongoing Assignment
Social workers £42 per hour

Hampshire County Council is recruiting Children's Social Workers for their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, and Alton, Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need.
• Work collaboratively with families alongside our Family Practitioner.
• Operate within a defined local geographical area.
• Build links with partner organisations within local communities.
• Apply knowledge of child protection legislation and issues, including substitute care.
• Assess risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
• Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks are considered.
• Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies and within the legal and statutory framework to protect vulnerable people.
• Monitor, review and re‑assess care packages and services against identified risks.

Benefits

• 9‑day working fortnight.
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum.
• Personal assistant to provide back‑office support.
• Hybrid tablet device for flexible working.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options.
• £42 per hour umbrella rate.

Locations

Social work roles available across Hampshire in the following districts:

• Basingstoke
• Andover
• Fareham & Gosport
• Alton

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a joint venture between Hampshire County Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.