Senior Children’s Social Worker – CAP #RQ1364248

BA in Social Work or equivalent, Children, Children and Families, DBS - Social Worker, Duty and Assessment, Qualified Social Worker, Registered SWE, Senior Practitioner, Skills
Worcester, Wallasey
September 18, 2024
£31 - £33 / hour
Interim / temporary

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

LAC SW: Rates of pay £33.30 (umbrella/ltd pay) for 5 years or over qualified, £30.57 (umbrella/ltd pay) for under 5 years qualified.

Purpose of job:

• To work in partnership with children and families to address their social, emotional and environmental needs. The wishes of children and their families are of vital importance in formulating any plans in conjunction with multi-agency networks. Overall the role is to safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in Worcestershire through the delivery of high quality services.

• To assess the risks and needs for vulnerable children and delivering services to improve the quality of their life. To co-ordinate services that enable the best outcome for children, young people and their families/carers and ensure the appropriate use of resources.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:

• As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be working towards a level of operating self- sufficiently in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory (within normal arrangements for management accountability).

• The Social Worker must ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount. This is through gathering and analysing all necessary information to complete a range of assessments that comply with statutory requirements and may require the Social Worker to consider alternative placements for the child or young person.

• To carry out tasks that fulfils the statutory requirements of children and young people receiving services.

• The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.

• To attend a range of meetings to update and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.

• To create, develop and review multi-agency outcome focused plans for children and young people.

• The Social Worker will undertake day duty tasks as required. Duty tasks will require telephone calls, visits or attending meetings.

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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