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Qualified Social Worker | Children's Services Team | Sheerness

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker | Children's Services Team | Sheerness
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Sheerness
Industry:
Salary: Salary is £32 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
REF: QSWCSTSheer1810
Contact Name: Max Catherall
Contact Email: Enquiries@4recruitmentServices.com
Job Published: over 5 years ago

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker | Children's Services Team | Sheerness

4Recruitment Services require an experienced Social Worker to work within a Children's Services Team based in Sheerness. The Successful Social Worker will be required to have a minimum of 2 years recent Social Work experience of working within a Children's Services Team.

Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. 

The post holder must complete the Consolidation Module within 3 years of qualifying as a Social Worker.


The successful Social Worker will have experience of:

  • Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the competency standards set out in the Competency Framework.  The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder, but all cases will involve difficult and distressing situations.
  • Contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives to achieve a more effective use of resources within Children & Families Services.
  • Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate effective service delivery.
  • Inform advise, counsel and support clients and carers, individually and in group settings, to relieve stress and modify attitudes of behaviour to meet the needs of the client.
  • Ensure that information systems, e.g. CAFIS, and client records are effectively maintained to provide up-to-date and accurate information, upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made.
  • Maintain a personal awareness of legislation, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery across the Directorate.

To apply for this the Social Worker must have:

  • A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent)
  • Be HCPC Registered
  • Be eligible to work within the UK

Salary is £32 per hour

4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and Healthcare professionals.

We offer:

  • An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral
  • HCPC certified complimentary training
  • Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Max Catherall on 0208 514 9176.