Role: Social Worker
Location: Cumbria
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £40 per hour
Pattern: Hybrid
Pertemps Social Care are supporting our client by recruiting an experienced Social Worker.
Make a real difference from day one. Join their welcoming and fast-paced team and be at the frontline of safeguarding children and long term care planning for vulnerable children. If you're passionate about protecting vulnerable children and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment...........this is the role for you.
Responsibilities
* Duty & Assessment Duties:
* Respond to referrals from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
* Conduct Section 47 enquiries and complete Single Assessments.
* Attend child protection meetings and core groups.
* Liaise with police, education, and health services to assess risk and need.
* Looked After Children Duties:
* Develop and review care plans for children in care.
* Attend LAC reviews and contribute to permanency planning.
* Prepare initial court statements and provide evidence in care proceedings.
* Maintain regular contact with children and carers, ensuring their voices are heard.
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
* Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in statutory child care settings.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
* Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively across agencies.
Whether you’re seeking remote work, flexible hours or a better rate, we are likely to have access to a role that’s the perfect match for you.
Contact: Shanie Thomas on 07484 512953 or shanie.thomas@pprsocialcare.co.uk