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Social Worker - Assessment Team - Rochdale Council

Rochdale | £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 the Assessment Team at Rochdale 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 assessments of children and families.Managing a varied caseload within statutory timescales.Completing child and family assessments and risk assessments.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 per hour37 hours per weekFlexible working arrangements availableSupportive and experienced management teamOpportunity to make a genuine difference to children's livesConvenient parking available nearbyImmediate 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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Join Rochdale Borough Council as a dedicated Social Worker in our Post Order & Permanence team, where you will play a crucial role in supporting children and families within our community. As a qualified social worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children, promoting their best interests, and facilitating positive outcomes through effective case management and intervention strategies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive assessments of children's needs and circumstances. Developing and implementing individual care plans in collaboration with families and relevant stakeholders. Managing a caseload of children and families, ensuring timely interventions and support. Working closely with partner agencies to promote permanence and stability for children. Preparing reports and documentation for court proceedings and care reviews. Providing support and guidance to foster carers and adoptive families.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent). Registration with Social Work England. Experience working within children's services, particularly in post-order and permanence settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children and families. Demonstrated knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding practices.

In addition to a competitive salary, Rochdale Borough Council offers a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to a range of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements and wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

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Social Worker - Looked After Children - Rochdale - £39 per hour

Caritas are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team based in Rochdale.

The successful Social Worker would be ambitious and effective in practice to help change lives and make a sustainable difference.

You should be knowledgeable of and have experience with Looked After Children processes, have two plus years' experience working as a social worker and understand systemic family therapy.

Benefits as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:

Progression opportunitiesFlexible working availableSupportive team and managementCompetitive pay rateLong contracts for good performance

Duties as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:

Provide court reports for cases in care proceedingsInvolve and consult with clients and their families in all matters relating to their welfare and development.Ensure, with other staff and volunteers that people from ethnic minorities and special needs groups receive services that are appropriate to their needs and are not discriminated against in their access to services.Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the teams financial and statistical systems.Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post, which may be required.Provide a casework management service to Looked After ChildrenApply the legal requirements of The Children Act 1989, The Children [Leaving Care] Act 2000 and as it relates to the client groups. Including Independent Needs Assessment, Care Planning and Pathway Plan reviewsWork in partnership with other targeted and universal services to create holistic support packages for young people.Contribute to other forms of service delivery.Attend and contribute to case conferences, reviews, and meetings.Provide written reports and assessments, provide management information, and maintain case records.

Essential requirements as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:

Social Work England registrationEligible to work in the UKHold a full UK licencePost-qualified experienceDegree level or equivalent in Social Work

If you are interested in the role or would like further information please call Usman at Caritas Recruitment on 07435546419 or email to [email protected]

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

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