Social Worker
Team: Cared For Children
Location: Rochdale
Rate: £35
Details:
Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases.
Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA’s and support staff and volunteers.
Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards.
Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
Work effectively on complex situations, use their initiative and evaluate their own and others practice.
Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advise others.
Each social worker is expected to respond to duty matters on a rota
Qualifications and Requirements:
Professional qualification in Social Work plus considerable experience in a relevant field.
Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application.
Supervisory skills, as may supervise students, trainees, support staff and volunteers.
Analytical, planning and communication skills.
Must have driving Licence
Office Use: 000A 226B / 1
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
* DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
* Social Work England registration
* Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
* Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
* Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
* Possess knowledge of service needs.
* Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
* Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
* Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
* Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
* Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
* Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
* £250 Referral bonus.
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