Social Worker – Permanence and Assessment – Wirral – £35.72

Ashberry Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Ashberry Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the team in Wirral. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment focused on professional development. As a key member of the team, you will manage case loads effectively while enhancing your skills in partnership with various agencies. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary qualifications, including DIPSW, and will be committed to collaborative working for the best outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant for job support

Friendly compliance team

Enhanced DBS provision

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• In date Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Competent in navigating electronic file systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fair and manageable case load across all teams.
• Conduct court work and assessments.
• Work flexibly and remotely with provided agile working kit.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker
Team: Permanence and Assessment
Location: Wirral
Rate: £35.72

Wirral is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing Council, committed to developing and progressing our social care workforce so that they can achieve their ambition and thrive. We want our social workers to have the support, freedom, equipment and resources to do their best possible work. We give you the tools you need to succeed and trust you to use them as you see fit. You’ll join a close-knit team of like-minded, enthusiastic professionals, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.

Within Assessment, CP and court work, we offer a fair and manageable case load across all teams, an agile working kit, allowing you to work flexibly and remotely and we also offer agency staff the opportunity to access training just like permanent staff.

At Wirral we support you in honing and developing your skills, including working in partnership with other professionals, court work and completing direct work using our supporting families, enhancing futures model.

Wirral Council and its partners have pledged to #bethedifference for children young people and families of Wirral. To do this, Wirral is embarking on a significant programme of regeneration and urban development which will bring new infrastructure and opportunity across the Borough.

Office use: RQ1538827

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.