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Division: Childrens Services

Specialist Area: Social Worker

Location: Worcestershire

Job type: Contract

Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected

Reference: EN31-968

Qualified Senior Social Worker, Worcestershire Council, Children's Kinship Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.

The team works extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager.

The responsibilities will include:

1. Have proven experience of completing connected person (kinship) assessments and reports to a high standard.
2. Good knowledge of the fostering regulation and minimum standards.
3. Responsible for the assessment and support of kinship foster carers and undertaking viability and special guardianship assessments for court submission.
4. Manage a case load.
5. Liaise with other professionals.
6. 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
7. 3 month Temporary Contract.
8. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.

Successful candidates will benefit from:

1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS, and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.

Entrust Social Care Ltd
International House
Stubbs Gate
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 1LU
Phone: 0333 1234 530
Email: info@entrustsc.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer.