Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Children’s Social Worker to join a Local Authority’s children in care team in the Halton area. They are looking for someone to work 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 – this is on a block-booking basis. The successful candidate must have prior experience of working with children aged 0-18 months.
Key Duties:
* Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases
* Providing casework supervision to other social workers in the team
* Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers
* Maintain and update case notes and other records
* Write high quality reports as required and where required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings
* Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention
* Liaise with colleagues in the same or different departments to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities
* Work effectively on complex situations
Requirements:
* Social Work England registration
* Experience of working with children aged 0-18 months
* Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed understanding of relevant legislation
* Analytical, planning and communications skills
Company benefits:
* Great development opportunities
* 24/7 Assistan...