Qualified Social Worker
Location: Cheshire
Pay rate: £35 per hour
We are seeking experienced and passionate Social Workers to join our dedicated Duty and Assessment team. This role involves supporting the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services, aligned with social care legislation and local government requirements. Your professional knowledge will be essential in making assessments and decisions regarding appropriate interventions.
Using your significant Social Work experience and excellent communication skills, you will establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet identified needs. Your commitment to positive and sustainable outcomes for children is vital, with a focus on protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring efficiency.
Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
* Experienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
* Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
* Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
* Dedicated to continuous improvement for the best outcomes
* Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
* Skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and families
* Committed to providing high-quality service
* Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
* 4+ years qualified
Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs
* Manage an agreed caseload
* Utilize specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
* Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
* Provide advice and support to unqualified staff and students
This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:
* A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
* Easy registration, referral schemes, incentives
* Ongoing compliance management
* Reliable payroll and more
This role is conveniently located for those traveling from Manchester, Northwich, Wrexham, Deeside, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead, Wirral, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Wigan, Warrington, Bolton, Altrincham, Cheadle, Stockport, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Rhyl, Stoke, Telford, among others.
We also recruit for various other roles in social work, including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, Children in Need, Child Protection, EHCP, AMHP, Children in Care, Vulnerable People, Children with Disabilities, Frontline, Fostering, Youth Justice, Adult Social Work, and more. Contact us to explore opportunities suited to your expertise.
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