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Qualified Social Worker | Children with Disabilities Team | Swindon Borough Council

We are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a statutory Children with Disabilities TeamHybrid working£40.80 per hours£100 accommodation allowanceOffice base: SwindonYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredIf you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call Anton Mostert on 07824534126 or email [email protected]

The Role:

Swindon Borough Council now have an opportunity for an Experienced Social Worker & an Advanced Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team. In the Disabled Children's Team, we are working to ensure disabled children in Swindon are appropriately safeguarded and supported to achieve their full potential, we use current research and innovative practice to ensure we achieve these goals.

The Disabled Children's safeguarding and support team is co-located at the Saltway Centre with multi agency partners. This means that we are able to provide a holistic service to disabled children, young people and their families. In Swindon we recognise that Disabled Children are more likely to be abused than their non-disabled peers, and have created a bespoke service comprised of highly motivated and specialist social workers with experience in both safeguarding and disability.

Please note that candidates living 50+ miles from Swindon are entitled to claim a flat rate of £100 per week to use towards either accommodation or mileage.

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.

*Please note this vacancy is subject to the Pledge Agreement which stipulates:

4 weeks' notice period may be required under DFE guidelines.Agency workers must have complete 2 years post AYSE (3 years PQ total), before they can be considered for agency roles under the DFE guidelines.

Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. 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!

Reasons to register with Caritas:-

Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll Consultant

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

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Qualified Childrens Social Worker | Assessment Team | Herefordshire

Qualified Childrens Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join an Assessment teamHybrid workingOffice base: Multiple locations - Ross-on-Wye, Leominster or HerefordYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredSalary: £35,000 - £39,500 + £5,000 market supplement + £10,000 welcome payment + £10,000 relocation + Local Government Pension + 31 days holiday & addition to buy more + payment of professional development fees

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.

Working within the Assessment Team, you will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family.

Minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within the area.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

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!

Other reasons to register with Caritas:-

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 Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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