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Children’s Social Worker LAC #5266336

Semester.co.uk

Crewe

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fostering Social Worker to join their team. This role involves assessing social work needs, identifying risks, and liaising with various agencies to provide the best services for children and families. You will be part of a supportive environment that values ongoing training and professional development. With competitive pay rates and a strong management structure, this position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a stable and collaborative workplace. If you're passionate about social work and ready to contribute to meaningful change, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities
Weekly payments
Enhanced DBS completed
Support from dedicated team
Assigned experienced consultant

Qualifications

  • Experience in assessing social work needs and identifying risks.
  • Ability to liaise with various agencies for optimal service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Assess needs for social work services and determine intervention methods.
  • Manage workload and comply with statutory obligations.

Skills

Social Work Assessment
Risk Identification
Liaison with Agencies
Workload Management
Record Keeping

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Fostering Social Worker
  1. Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection and determine the method of intervention.
  2. Decide or advise on the use of appropriate Children’s Social Care Services and/or other resources.
  3. Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided for children and their families.
  4. Manage an allocated workload within individual and group priorities and Authority.
  5. Comply with the statutory obligations of the Service.
  6. Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures.
  7. Prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities.
  8. Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other Children’s Social Care staff, professional groups and interested bodies.
  9. Supervise, assess and contribute to the development of students and other staff.

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

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button.

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