Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
Degree in Social Work
SWE Registration
Right to work within the UK
Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle
This role is based on the Safeguarding and Support team where social workers manage Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court matters.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
To carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared for children.
To co-ordinate service provision to meet the needs of those children.
To carry out reviews and statutory visits in accordance with statutory and service procedures.
To carry out direct work with children and their families in order to meet their assessed need.
To respect and promote the identity needs of children arising from their cultural, religious and linguistic background.
To engage parents, carers and children in meaningful and open working relationships, to encourage their full participation in meeting the needs of the children.
To support the development of parents and carers as required in order to achieve best outcomes for the children.
To undertake such work jointly with colleagues within the service and from other agencies in appropriate cases.
To observe all statutory regulations.
To meet the Professional Registration Standards set by Social Work England.
To prepare and present information (both written and oral) to Panels, the Court and other agencies.
To maintain accurate, up-to-date records on all work carried out and to ensure good and effective communication with other professionals involved.
To attend all regular supervision sessions with the Team Manager as required, taking an active part and preparing for each meeting.
To participate in all training as required and to ensure that you undertake Continuing Professional Development.
To observe all Council and service policies and procedures in respect of administration and professional practice.
To contribute to policy making within the service and to the evaluation and review of services.
To undertake such duties commensurate with the level of responsibility for this post.
What’s on offer for the Social Worker
Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
Desirable location with excellent transport links
A stable and well-supported working environment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
Competitive Rates of pay
In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
Enhanced DBS completed.
Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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