Main characteristics
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
- Company
- Heartland Care Recruitment
- Salary
- £18 - £32/hour Referral Bonus, parking, hybrid
- Employment type
- Permanent, Contract, Temp
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
We are looking for Children Social Worker to work with either Duty team or Safeguarding team to work within current legislation, policies and core values. You would also be required to carry a full and complex caseload, work with minimal supervision. Furthermore, we're looking for support of personal and community resilience and strengths on a permanent basis. We are looking for recent Health & Social Care graduates or those who study currently. We also have opportunities for Community Care Officers to help and get into Social Work employment.* To ensure the delivery of appropriate services to children and their families, according to their assessed needs. This will include assessing the needs of children and their families against the Departments agreed eligibility criteria
* To deliver good outcomes for children through taking referrals, completing timely assessments and implementing effective care plans that safeguard vulnerable children.
* To act as safeguarding investigator and provide reports to safeguarding strategy meetings or review meetings as required.
* To undertake case management responsibilities that include children-focused assessments of need within a person centred approach, monitoring, co-ordinating and review of care plans.
* To represent the Authority in Court or Mental Health Tribunals when required, providing reports and acting as a witness as required.
* To manage own workload effectively, maintaining appropriate records and preparing and submitting reports as required within agreed timescales.
Person Specification:
* Professional Social Work qualification - relevant Social Work qualification
* Social Work England registraition
* Direct experience of undertaking Social Work with children in a social care setting
* Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation and Government Guidance
* Ability to write appropriate reports and case records.
* Commitment to continued improvement of own practice to enhance service delivery.
* Sensitivity to a diverse range of service users and evidence of responding to their different needs.
NB: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5pm
Pay Rate: £18 £32/HR depending on experience.
Benefits:
Referral Bonus
Parking Permit
Possibility of hybrid working
Amazing progression opportunities
Contact us if you are interested or would like to find out more about the opportunity.
This role is advertised on behalf of Heartland Care Recruitment
Benefits: Referral Bonus, parking, hybrid
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