Children’s Social Worker – CWD Team [Bury] #00093E2D1

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

Looking for someone with a minimum of 6+ months experience with CWD.

Do not submit candidates without this experience clearly evidenced. Hybrid 2 days per week in office.

Could be a transitional role for the right candidate.

Purpose and Objectives of Post:

To provide a high quality social work service to children, young people and their families.

General Duties

Provide a professional social work service to children in need and their families in accordance with the principles of the Children Act

Undertake enquiries and assessments of children who are considered to have possible suffered or who may be likely to suffer significant harm. Make applications with the appropriate management and legal advice for Orders to safeguard children under the Children Act

Work in partnership with service users in a variety of settings including the office, the service user’s own premises and any other suitable setting for social work practice.

Prepare written reports of a professional standard for use in a variety of settings, including Court proceedings.

Act as a representative of the Local Authority at court, give verbal evidence at Public and Private proceedings and give account of Local Authority actions; provide written evidence for the courts when required.

Maintain client records in accordance with statutory and departmental requirements.

Attend child protection conferences, statutory reviews, core groups, department meetings and verbally contribute in a professional manner to the course of the proceedings.

Represent the Local Authority when cases are being transferred between authorities.

Contribute to the preparation and implementations of plans for children in need (child protection, looked after children and family support)

Contribute to the maintenance and development of an efficient and effective social work team, attend and contribute to team meetings in a structured professional manner.

Provide cover for the Children and Families Social Work Teams and when required.

Work directly with service users employing a wide range of social work knowledge, skills, methods and techniques.

Work co-operatively or conjointly with other social workers or other professionals where this is seen to be appropriate by the Fieldwork Team Manager or their managers

Participate as required in the administration and organisation of all work related to social work duties associated with the post.

Provide information to assist in the planning, implementation or monitoring of services as required for departmental, Department of Health or other official purposes.

Work effectively and co-operatively within a professional and family network established in respect of individual children in need and their families.

Act within departmental, council and government requirements, policies and procedures.

Participate in supervision within the departmental scheme; act in accordance with plans

or undertakings given within supervision.

Act as chair in meetings within the child protection procedures where this has been agreed by the Team Manager or other Fieldwork Managers.

Advocate on behalf of clients with other local Authority departments and with private and voluntary agencies where this does not conflict with the role of a local authority employee.

Provide information to assist in the planning, implementation or monitoring of services as required for departmental, Department for Education or other official purposes.

Participate in a Social Work duty rota within the Social Work Team.

To be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

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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