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

This is a role based at Wyvern House, Winsford.

JOB PURPOSE:

Within the framework of legislation, agreed council policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of children, young people and their families, to improve their well-being, and promote their independence.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Assess the needs of children and young people who require social work services including the identification of risk and the need for protection. To develop, co-ordinate and deliver multi-agency plans to meet assessed needs and to review these plans to ensure they continue to meet assessed needs

2 Identify unmet needs and gaps in service provision to inform resource allocation and service development

3 Engage other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies in the delivery of services agreed following the assessment of need

4 Manage an allocated workload within a team setting

5 Comply with the statutory obligations and departmental policing and procedures.

6 Maintain accurate and up to date records on the Integrated Children’s System (ICS) at all times

7 Prepare for and participate in professional supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities

8 Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other Social Services staff, professional groups and interested bodies

9 Provide professional support to newly qualified and less experienced social work staff to enable others to develop their knowledge and skills

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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