Children's Social Worker
Family Help - Safeguarding Team
Locum - Ongoing Assignment
Social workers £42 per hour
Hampshire County Council is recruiting Children's Social Workers for their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, and Alton, Hampshire.
Responsibilities
* Have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need.
* Work collaboratively with families alongside our Family Practitioner.
* Operate within a defined local geographical area.
* Build links with partner organisations within local communities.
* Apply knowledge of child protection legislation and issues, including substitute care.
* Assess risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
* Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks are considered.
* Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies and within the legal and statutory framework to protect vulnerable people.
* Monitor, review and re‑assess care packages and services against identified risks.
Benefits
* 9‑day working fortnight.
* Annual leave: 25 days per annum.
* Personal assistant to provide back‑office support.
* Hybrid tablet device for flexible working.
* 5 personal development days per annum.
* Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
* Flexible working options.
* £42 per hour umbrella rate.
Locations
Social work roles available across Hampshire in the following districts:
* Basingstoke
* Andover
* Fareham & Gosport
* Alton
About Us
Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a joint venture between Hampshire County Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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