Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location: Blackpool
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate: £41.91 per hour
Over the past few years Blackpool Children Social Care has been involved with Born into Care and implemented a co-production group to establish new ways of working to support families. As a result, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a social worker to join us in the 0 – infant service, primarily working with pre birth to 2 years. The focus is to provide early intervention and support to families to support, where possible children remaining with their parents and family.
Responsibilities:
Managing a caseload, undertaking pre-birth assessments, and co-producing plans with parents, families, and wider partnerships. The role also involves chairing Child in Need meetings, core group meetings, and undertaking viability and connected care assessments, risk assessments, birth plans, and court work. Blackpool is looking for a social worker who is an expert in engaging families and other agencies; experience in this area is vital, as well as undertaking parenting assessments, risk assessments, and delivering targeted support and intervention. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive team passionate about working with families pre-birth and early infancy, committed to ensuring improved outcomes for children and their families.
Benefits of the role:
1. Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
2. Manageable caseload
3. Excellent rate of pay
4. Condensed working and part time roles can be discussed
What we are looking for in a Qualified Social Worker:
5. Social Work England registration
6. Eligible to work in the UK
7. Hold a full UK license
8. Post-qualified experience
9. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through the Liquid Personnel website or get in touch with Emma Cousins on 01612387491 for further information
Why Liquid Personnel?
We offer a ‘Faster Pay’ service to get you paid more quickly, along with twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team. Enjoy our free DBS and compliance service, and gain access to a specialist consultant and exclusive roles not available from other agencies. Benefit from free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal, and work with your own dedicated consultant who has extensive social work knowledge. We provide access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK. Plus, take advantage of our “Refer a Friend” bonus, earning £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place, and our “Find your own job” bonus, earning £250 for bringing your own position to us.
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