Social Worker

We are working closely with a local authority in Lincolnshire to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 4-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.20- £28.28 per hour

Summary:

To undertake statutory social work duties to safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and development of children and young people. The postholder will work directly with children, young people, parents, carers and wider family networks, undertaking assessments, managing cases and delivering effective interventions in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, professional standards and local procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance, legislation and local procedures.
• Identify and analyse risks, strengths, protective factors and unmet needs within families.
• Ensure the child's voice, wishes, feelings and lived experience are central to all assessments and decisions.
• Assess levels of risk and determine appropriate interventions to safeguard children.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and contribute to child protection enquiries and processes.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.

Essentials:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding frameworks relating to children and families.
• Working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development, safeguarding, risk assessment and assessment frameworks.
• Experience of statutory social work practice with children and families.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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