Main characteristics
- Location
- Luton, Bedfordshire
- Company
- Connect2staff
- Salary
- £39500 - £41186/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Are you a Social Worker looking for your next challenge in a permanent role? Are you passionate about Childrent's of Social Work?Luton Council are looking for Experienced Social Workers to join their Children With Disabilities Team.
Person Specification:
SWE Registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Drive and have access to a car
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Role Responsibilities:
1. Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users. Taking the lead role and responsibility, you co-ordinate the multi agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. 25%
2. Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to service users, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children with learning difficulties 25%
3. Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti discriminatory practice and the empowerment of service users. 20%
4. Keep appropriate case records, statistics and information. Provide case reports and witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures. 15%
5. Ensure that the needs of service users are regularly reviewed and changes in circumstances and newly identified needs are addressed. This will necessitate organising and chairing multi agency meetings. 10%
6. When necessary and subject to accreditation, carry out, when required the role of practice teacher foe students on professional qualifying courses.
Rewards/Benefits of Working with Connect2SocialWork:
Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
"Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
"Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250when you secure a role through our agency*Location: Luton, Kent
About Connect2SocialWork
Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Dudley Council, Surrey County Council and Luton Borough Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.
All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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