Locum Children's Social Worker - Duty Team - Cannock, Stafford
Cannock, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Join a Busy Frontline Duty Team in Cannock
Key Responsibilities
- Managing new referrals
- Completing Section 47 enquiries
- Undertaking initial visits
- Completing Child & Family Assessments
- Delivering direct intervention during assessment periods
- Working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children
Pay Rates (MOU Aligned)
ASYE + 2 years' experience
ASYE + 3 years' experience
Caseload responsibility plus supervision, mentoring or practice development duties
What's on Offer?
Why Work With Davina at Caritas?
- 23 years' recruitment experience
- Honest advice and clear communication
- Real insight into teams, culture and caseloads
- No pressure, no sales pitch - just straightforward support
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Cannock, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Locum Children's Social Worker - Duty Team - Cannock, Stafford
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