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Join our dedicated Duty & Assessment Team in Shropshire as a Children’s Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families in our community. In this challenging and rewarding position, you will undertake assessments, develop care plans, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children. Your expertise will help us respond effectively to referrals, assess risk, and provide timely interventions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of children's needs and circumstances. Developing and implementing tailored care plans in partnership with families. Collaborating with multi-agency teams to ensure comprehensive support for children and families. Maintaining accurate and timely case records in accordance with local policies and procedures. Providing support and guidance to families, empowering them to make positive changes.

To be considered for this position, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA in Social Work, MA in Social Work, or equivalent). Registration with Social Work England. Experience in child protection, assessment, and intervention. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families. Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage a varied caseload effectively.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and training. You will benefit from regular supervision, access to resources, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply and join our team in Shropshire today!

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Duty & Assessment team in Bury. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for conducting timely and thorough assessments of children and families in need of support and protection.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Responding to referrals and conducting initial assessments to determine the level of need and risk involved. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies. Conducting home visits and interviews to gather information and assess the safety and well-being of children and families. Participating in case conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users. Providing support and guidance to families to promote positive change and prevent the escalation of issues.

Essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with a valid registration with Social Work England. Experience working in a Duty & Assessment team within a local authority setting. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding. Excellent assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with service users, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Additional requirements:

Ability to work flexibly, including participating in an on-call rota as required. Commitment to continuous professional development and upholding the highest standards of social work practice. Opportunity for career progression and training opportunities within the local authority.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families, and meet the essential criteria for this role, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team in Bury.

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding team in Bury. As a vital member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and protecting vulnerable children and families in the community.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Undertake assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families Develop and implement care plans to safeguard and promote the welfare of children Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to provide holistic support Participate in case conferences, court proceedings, and reviews Provide direct support and intervention to families in crisis situations

Essential qualifications and skills:

Qualified Social Worker with a valid HCPC registration Demonstrated experience in child protection and safeguarding work Strong assessment and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage complex cases

Additional requirements and benefits:

Experience working within a Family Safeguarding model is desirable Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to child welfare Opportunities for continuous professional development and training Competitive salary and benefits package A supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to be part of our dedicated Family Safeguarding team in Bury.

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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!

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 Business in relation to this vacancy.

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