Job Description
Our Client, Reading Council, is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Team.
Fantastic payrate of £42 per hour!
Are you a Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
* Undertake assessments and, where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children and young people
* Work within BFfC policy procedures and good practice guidelines in order to most effectively meet the needs of the children and families allocated to you
* To work with children, young people, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions and engender change, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning
* To develop and maintain positive working relationships with service users and other professionals
* To keep up to date with contemporary issues in children’s social work including legislation and evidence based practice, and to attend relevant training and development opportunities
* To liaise with colleagues in own, other directorates, and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities, and jointly plan and deliver interventions
* Maintain and update case notes and other records, and write reports as necessary. If required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings
* Participate in planning and/or reviewing the cases of children in care, and supervise fostering/adoption arrangements
Requirements of this role:
* Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
* Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
* Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
* Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
* Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
* Free CV building and Interview support.
* Free DBS checks.
* Weekly payroll.
* PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
* CPD contributions.
* Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
* Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today