Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment
1. £33.30 per hour
2. West Midlands
3. 37 hours p/w
4. Hybrid
About the role:
We are seeking experienced and visionary Senior Children and Families Social Workers to join a Duty and Assessment Team in the West Midlands.
If you are passionate about social work and making a difference to the lives of children and families in Stoke and are driven to lead by example, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will be a part of four dynamic Duty and Assessment social work teams, delivering a high-quality assessment service to the children and their families of Stoke through the completion of Child and Family Assessments and co production of Initial Child in Need and Chid Protection Plans alongside families and partner agencies.
Our Duty and Assessment Service has excellent partnership relationships that we continue to build upon and within the role you will work closely with our Supporting Families Service and a range of community based services and agencies within the City. You will work collaboratively using a restorative approach with our families, partners and colleagues within the Long-Term teams, bringing together and coordinating the team around the child to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to safeguarding, as well as Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Review.
As part of the senior social worker role you will be required to support peers by sharing knowledge and experience that can enhance their learning and practice and further support, assess and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers and Social Work Students as directed by the Principal Manager.
What you need:
5. A degree in Social Work or equivalent
6. Registered with Social Work England
7. ASYE + at least 3 years experience plus additional supervisory/practice development role/contributing to learning of others
8. At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
9. Completed relevant post-qualifying training
10. Enhanced DBS check
11. Excellent communication and written skills
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us
Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
Our Roles
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
12. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
13. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
14. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
15. Looked After Children (LAC)
16. Fostering / Adoption
17. Children’s & Adult Social Work
18. Service Manager / Head of Service
19. Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
20. Occupational Therapist