Overview
Ready for a rewarding locum role with an unparalleled work-life balance? Manx Care is seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join our Care Management Teams.
This is your chance to make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people in a stunning island location, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed for locums. You will manage a complex caseload, acting as the Lead Professional for children in need, under protection plans, or looked after.
We offer a highly competitive rate, plus a monthly £600 accommodation allowance and travel benefits including return flights. If you are a registered Social Worker with UK experience and a passion for child-centred practice, apply now.
Responsibilities
* Acting as the Lead Professional in statutory cases that require a qualified Social Worker, including child protection, care proceedings and looked-after children.
* Undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and review of social work processes alongside children and their families.
* Bringing together a multi-disciplinary team around the child to ensure a cohesive and effective support network.
* Maintaining timely and accurate records of cases, plans and actions in line with Divisional policy.
* Attending and contributing to case conferences, meetings, and court sessions, submitting verbal and written reports as required.
Qualifications
* A degree in Social Work or equivalent and current registration with Social Work England or equivalent body.
* A minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience, with recent experience of working in statutory childrens social work.
* Experience in undertaking child protection investigations and knowledge of the UK/IOM legislative framework.
* Experience of court proceedings and the ability to produce timely, accurate written reports.
* A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
* The ability to remain calm under pressure, manage a complex workload, and communicate effectively at all levels.
Disclosure and Background Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £24 to £28 an hour; High Cost Area Supplement may apply.
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