Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Teams #RQ1186366

Job Description

The following is essential criteria, please do not apply without:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

1 QSW to work in Family Safeguarding in Fleetwood. Must have substantial experience Starting date – ASAP- flexible working arrangements Hourly rate – between £34 and £41 dependent upon worker’s experience. Please provide your contact telephone number on your application/CV. There are many benefits to working in Lancashire including, but not limited to: – Flexible Working – TOIL (time off in lieu if working beyond your 37 hours) – Manageable caseloads – Family Friendly Employer (help to balance family commitments) – Travel benefits (mileage paid) Qualified social worker to work in Family Safeguarding Teams in Fleetwood, managing all elements of statutory social work in a fast paced team, working with and alongside children and their families. Must hold relevant social work degree qualification and have substantial experience. It is a really exciting time to work in Lancashire and our Children's Services are progressive and innovative. We embrace strength-based approaches, are currently embedding a family safeguarding model of practice and offer a good work life balance. Working with children and young people is both challenging and rewarding, enabling you to make a positive difference in their lives. We understand the importance of our teams having the right support in place, a healthy work-life balance and a manageable caseload. We aim for caseloads to be between 15 and 22 (depending the function you are working in). We pay your mileage and we have a time of in lieu policy. We currently take a hybrid approach to our work; we mainly work from home but there are opportunities to come together as a team when required.

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

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children's
• Social Work England registration.
• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

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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