Children’s Social Worker EDT remote #00098C151

Job Description

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

Childrens Social Worker role in the Emergency Duty Team

The Trafford Emergency Duty Team are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the team on a 3 month basis.  All successful candidates will join the supportive team to assist in delivering Trafford’s statutory responsibilities outside of normal working hours, receiving regular supervision and support from the EDT Management Team and on-call arrangements.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced Social Workers who have the skillset and confidence to work with families during times in which day services are closed.  This role includes providing emergency safeguarding advice, assessment and at times intervention to key partners and family’s relating to children’s safeguarding. While on duty you will be responding to and managing any emergency issues arising for children and families who may or may not be already known to services. Whilst on duty the successful candidate will need to have experience in recognising the need for strategy meetings and undertaking of s47 enquiry. There may be situations while on duty that require escalation to a manager for a decision, for example bringing a child or young person into care. There is always access to a Children’s Social Care Manager via an on-call rota to support decision-making when matters are escalating.

The role will be based at home however travel and in person responses will be required within Trafford and neighbouring hospital, outside of the Trafford area. ON-call management arrangements will be in place to support staff and ensure management oversight and approvals are given outside of working hours.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

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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