Childrens Social Worker Team: LAC Location: Blackburn Rate: £39 Details: lackburn with Darwen Children’s Services who have recently been graded ‘good’ in its full ILACS Ofsted inspection, require a full time agency social worker to cover in its Duty, Assessment & CIN Service as soon as possible. The candidate will have at least 3 years post qualification experience in Duty and Assessment and/or longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work. The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential. You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload. There will be both office-based working and home working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly and with a requirement to be office based 3 days per week as a minimum. 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