Social Worker - Manchester - Child Protection Team - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote working

Induction and training

Supportive management

Long-term contracts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team in Manchester. The role involves managing a caseload of 10-12 families, with a supportive network of managers and social workers.

An induction and ongoing training are provided to help you reach your full potential. Responsibilities include liaising with professionals, applying child protection legislation, and attending court as needed.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registered.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Fully UK licensed driver.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other professionals as part of safeguarding work.
• Apply knowledge of relevant legislation in practice.
• Work with children on child protection registers, looked after children and children in need.
• Attend court proceedings as required.
• Engage with Public Law Outline (PLO).
• Prepare and participate in single assessments.
• Chair child protection conferences and meetings.
• Contribute to case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Eligible to work in UK

UK driving license

Job description

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Manchester - £39 per hour

An experienced Social Worker is required to join a Safeguarding Team based in Manchester. You will have the opportunity to put your previous experience to good use whilst being surrounded by a strong supportive network of experienced Social Workers and managers. You will have a caseload of around 10-12 Families and as a worker you will be provided with a comprehensive induction, training, help and advice to enable you to reach your full potential.

Benefits of this Social Worker role include:

• Effective induction
• Caseload of 10-12 Families
• Excellent rate of pay
• Reflective supervision
• Long term contracts available
• Clearly defined practice standards and managers standards
• Effective and supportive management
• The right technology to undertake your role
• Efficient 'work-life balance' is encouraged
• Flexible/remote working

Responsibilities of this Social Worker role include:

• Liaising with other professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need
• Attending court
• Working with Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Single assessments
• Chairing child protection conferences
• Child protection meetings
• Case conferences

Essential requirements of this Social Worker role include:

• Social Work England Registered
• Eligible to work in the UK
• A full UK license holder