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We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Children's Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in West Berkshire. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our community.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Undertaking assessments of children and families to identify risks and develop appropriate plans Providing support and intervention to families to address safeguarding concerns and promote positive outcomes Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery Participating in case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings as required

Essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration and experience in children's services Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to make evidence-based decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children, families, and professionals

Additional requirements or benefits:

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment Opportunities for continuous professional development and training to enhance your skills A supportive team environment that values collaboration, innovation, and personal well-being

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position in our Family Safeguarding Team in West Berkshire. Join us in our mission to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children in our community.

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Qualified Childrens Social Worker | Contact, Advice and Assessment Team | Newbury

Qualified Childrens Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a Contact, Advice & Assessment teamHybrid workingOffice base: NewburyYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredPay rate £38phMust be a car driver due to rural location

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

Ideally the candidate will have experience of undertaking S.17 and S.47 enquiries/assessments.
Candidate will be part of a duty rota which is essentially 2 days in the office per week.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call Davina Cripps on 07385 031109 or email [email protected]

Caritas Recruitment recently won The Fore:Two Group Candidate Experience Award at the prestigious TIARA Awards so if you're looking for a better candidate experience from your agency, get yourself registered with us today! We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.

If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!

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Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll ConsultantHolistic Support Package for Mental and Physical WellbeingAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideAccess to Exclusive ProjectsSubsidised trainingFree DBS checkCV writing serviceInterview technique coaching

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

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