Social Worker / Safeguarding Team

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parking nearby

Immediate interviews

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding Team in Blackpool on a locum basis. You will assess children and families, manage a caseload up to 24 cases, and collaborate with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, a relevant degree (BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent), and strong reporting and communication skills. Flexible working and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience within Children’s Social Care.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking core assessments of children and families.
• Managing a varied caseload within statutory timescales, maximum 24 cases.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contributing to child protection and safeguarding processes.
• Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate case records.
• Building positive relationships with children, young people and their families.

Skills

Social work

Communication

Risk assessment

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Childrens' Safeguarding Team - Blackpool Council

Blackpool | £39 per hour | 37 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join their Child Protection / Safeguarding Team at Blackpool Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, undertaking meaningful work with children and families whilst earning a highly competitive rate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertaking core assessments of children and families.
• Managing a varied caseload within statutory timescales, maximum 24 cases
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contributing to child protection and safeguarding processes.
• Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate case records.
• Building positive relationships with children, young people and their families.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent)

Registered with Social Work England

Experience within Children's Social Care

Strong assessment and risk management skills

Excellent communication and report writing abilities

What's On Offer?

• £39.00 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
• Convenient parking available nearby
• Immediate interviews available

Andrew Scully Recruitment Specialist - Children's & Adults' Social Services

"Helping Social Workers find the right opportunity for over 20 years."

Why Work with Caritas Recruitment?

At Caritas Recruitment, we understand social work because it's all we do. As one of the UK's leading specialist social care recruitment agencies, we are committed to providing a personal, professional and supportive service throughout your job search.

Benefits of Working with Caritas Recruitment:

Your own dedicated specialist consultant available 24/7

Local expertise across the North East and surrounding areas, helping to secure interviews quickly

Access to the widest range of social work opportunities across 180 local authorities and private organisations throughout the UK

Prompt and reliable weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Generous referral bonus scheme

Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.