Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a Children's Referral & Assessment Team in Slough. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience in frontline assessment work. The role involves making assessments and decisions for children and families, with a hybrid working pattern available. The hourly rate is up to £38.00, with various payment options.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Opportunity to enhance skillset

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• Access to your own vehicle is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Make assessments and decisions regarding children's needs.
• Ensure statutory functions are met for children's welfare.
• Evaluate cases sent from the MASH Team.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Judgement skills

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children\'s Referral & Assessment Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team are responsible for making assessments and decisions as well as any needed statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children in Need), CP (Child protection). You will also need to make judgements as to what the appropriate course of action would be for each case sent from our MASH Team.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.

What's on offer?

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working pattern
• Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within assessment work

For more information, please get in touch with.

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906