Lancashire - Duty & Assessment - Social Worker- £36ph
Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Lancashire - £36 Per Hour
Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced social worker for a position within a duty and assessment team for a client based in Lancashire. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing an effective child centred service to children in need of support and protection.
Benefits:
* Excellent rate of pay
* Free parking
* Regular supervision
* Supportive team/management
Duties of this Social Work Role:
* Engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods
* Understanding children's safeguarding processes
* Carrying out court work
* Managing a varied and complex case load
* Writing concise, fit for purpose reports/court statements
* Working as part of an effective team
* Inputting into children's services data systems (Mosaic; ICS)
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Hold a full UK licence
* Post-qualified experience
If you're interested please contact Usman @ Caritas
Mobile: 07435546419
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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