We are working closely with local authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 2.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £27.40- £36.99 per hour
Summary:
The Social Worker (Social Care) within the CASS / MASH Family Help Team is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and families by delivering high-quality assessments, interventions, and family support services. Working within a multi-agency environment, the postholder will assess referrals, identify risks and needs, and coordinate appropriate support to ensure children and families receive timely and effective interventions.
Responsibilities:
* Undertake assessments of children, young people, and families referred to the CASS / MASH Family Help Team to identify risks, strengths, needs, and appropriate interventions.
* Assess safeguarding concerns and identify levels of risk to ensure children are protected from harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
* Provide support and guidance to families to improve parenting capacity, family stability, and outcomes for children.
* Ensure all practice is child-centred, strengths-based, anti-discriminatory, and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and continuous professional development activities.
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, or Diploma in Social Work).
* Registration with the Social Work England.
Essentials:
* Post-qualification experience working as a qualified Social Worker within children's social care, safeguarding, early help, or family support services.
* Proven experience undertaking child and family assessments, safeguarding interventions, and risk management.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and statutory frameworks relating to children and families.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and frameworks including the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Early Help principles.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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