Social Worker - Childrens' Safeguarding Team - Blackpool CouncilBlackpool | £39 per hour | 37 Hours per WeekAre... Read more
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 casesWorking 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 hour37 hours per weekFlexible working arrangements availableSupportive and experienced management teamOpportunity to make a genuine difference to children's livesConvenient parking available nearbyImmediate interviews availableInterested?
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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* High pay rates for the area (£39 per hour)
* Low caseload
* Excellent management
* Support (when needed) in the workplace
* Remote/flexible working opportunities
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team dedicated to ensuring children can remain within their wider family networks wherever safe and appropriate to do so.
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About YouTo be considered for this role, you should have:
✅ Social Work England registration
✅ Post-qualified experience within Children's Services
✅ Experience completing Kinship Care Assessments and/or Connected Persons Assessments
✅ Experience undertaking Fostering Assessments
✅ Strong working knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, policies, and statutory guidance
✅ Excellent assessment, report writing, and analytical skills
✅ The ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines effectively
What's on Offer?⭐ Competitive rate of £36 per hour
⭐ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
⭐ Supportive and experienced management team
⭐ Opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives
⭐ Immediate interview and quick start available
Interested?This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fostering or kinship social worker looking for their next contract within a highly regarded local authority.
To apply or find out more, contact:
Usman Hameed Executive Consultant - Social Work Recruitment Caritas Recruitment
📧 Apply today - interviews are being arranged immediately and the council are looking to appoint as soon as possible.
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