Social Worker

My Social Work News; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fulfilling career as a Social Worker in Liverpool's Adoption Team, making a significant impact in the lives of children and families. This locum role offers a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, providing the perfect work-life balance while ensuring professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Reduced travel costs in Liverpool

Networking with diverse professionals

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a focus on adoption.
• Experience managing a diverse caseload.
• Ability to operate within statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Understand the needs of children and seek suitable adoptive families.
• Manage a caseload where adoption is the plan and follow relevant policies.
• Conduct family finding activities with compliance to regulations.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker – Adoption Team Position in Liverpool UK – £36.79 Hourly for a 3-Month Locum Role

Step into a fulfilling career where your expertise as a Social Worker within the Adoption Team in Liverpool will be truly impactful. This locum position offers a competitive rate of £36.79 per hour for a full-time 35-hour working week, with a minimum 3-month placement. You will apply your strong social work background to make a difference in the lives of children and families, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working three days on site each week.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum job: Enjoy the freedom of flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Hybrid working: With three days per week on site, experience the perfect blend of in-office and remote working for an ideal work-life balance.
• Professional growth: Access a range of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment.
• Networking: Engage with a diverse team of professionals, enhancing your work through collaboration and shared knowledge.
• Travel discounts: Benefit from reduced travel costs as you move around the vibrant city of Liverpool.

What you will do:

• Understand the needs of children and proactively seek out suitable adoptive families, ensuring a child-centred approach.
• Effectively manage a diverse caseload where adoption is the plan, following policy and procedure.
• Analyse risks safely to make informed decisions and maintain quality standards.
• Champion good practices, reducing risks and building on strengths through communication and excellent partnership work.
• Undertake family finding activities with a strong understanding of adoption regulations, legislation, and statutory guidance.
• Exercise your skills in direct work, preparing comprehensive assessments, reports, and Lifestory books in line with statutory timescales.

Liverpool, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and welcoming community, is a fantastic place to live and work. The city offers a lively social scene, stunning waterfronts, world-class museums, and music festivals, ensuring there is always something exciting to do. Join our team in a city where dynamic professional and personal experiences await.

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