Social Worker / Safeguarding Team
Social Worker - Childrens' Safeguarding Team - Blackpool Council
Blackpool | £39 per hour | 37 Hours per Week
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity?
We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join their Child Protection / Safeguarding Team at Blackpool Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, undertaking meaningful work with children and families whilst earning a highly competitive rate.
What You'll Be Doing
- Undertaking core assessments of children and families.
- Managing a varied caseload within statutory timescales, maximum 24 cases
- Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Contributing to child protection and safeguarding processes.
- Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate case records.
- Building positive relationships with children, young people and their families.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Experience within Children's Social Care
Strong assessment and risk management skills
Excellent communication and report writing abilities
What's On Offer?
- £39.00 per hour
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
- Convenient parking available nearby
- Immediate interviews available
Interested?
If you're looking for a new challenge within a well-established Assessment Team and would like to hear more, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.
Andrew Scully Recruitment Specialist - Children's & Adults' Social Services
"Helping Social Workers find the right opportunity for over 20 years."
Why Work with Caritas Recruitment?
At Caritas Recruitment, we understand social work because it's all we do. As one of the UK's leading specialist social care recruitment agencies, we are committed to providing a personal, professional and supportive service throughout your job search.
Benefits of Working with Caritas Recruitment:
Your own dedicated specialist consultant available 24/7
Local expertise across the North East and surrounding areas, helping to secure interviews quickly
Access to the widest range of social work opportunities across 180 local authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
Free DBS and compliance service
Generous referral bonus scheme
Ongoing support throughout your assignment
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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