Social Worker - Family Help & Safeguarding

West Berkshire Council | Central Team
£48.64 per hour | 3-month assignment | Hybrid working where possible

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Help and Safeguarding (Central) Team in West Berkshire.

The role involves managing a caseload of children and young people, completing professional assessments and delivering high-quality statutory social work interventions to children and their families.

The role

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Completing comprehensive assessments of children, young people and their families and developing clear, evidence-based plans.
  • Managing statutory casework in accordance with legislation, Council policies and procedures.
  • Working with children subject to Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked After Children processes.
  • Working collaboratively with partner agencies, parents, carers and other professionals.
  • Attending conferences, reviews and court when required.
  • Preparing high-quality reports, statements and care plans, including documentation for care proceedings where required.
  • Maintaining accurate, timely case records and evidencing professional decision-making.

About you

You will need:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification.
  • Strong statutory Children's Social Care assessment experience.
  • Knowledge of Child Protection, Looked After Children and Child in Need practice.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
  • Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
  • A current driving licence and the ability to travel as required.
  • An Enhanced DBS.

The package

Rate: £48.64 per hour
Contract: 3-month assignment
Team: Family Help and Safeguarding (Central)
Location: West Berkshire
Working arrangement: Hybrid working where possible

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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