Children’s Social Worker

Working as a Children’s Social Worker you will be contributing to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively managing a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and Children’s Social Care.
• Being accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection, and analysis.
• Identifying and assessing levels of risk and need in often complex situations.
• Undertaking Achieving Best Evidence interviews as and when required.
• Working co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership within the Council and across multi - agency boundaries.
• Taking responsibility for the professional learning and development of self and others including participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of the team.
• Being responsible for overseeing the management, teaching and assessment of social work students carrying out practice learning placements.

Requirements:‍

• Social Work Degree.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Social Care service.
• Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and other relevant assessment and planning tools.
• Enhanced DBS, dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Notes:

• Team: Children in Need
• Duration: 3 - 6 months initially
• Hours: 9 - 5 ~ Hybrid

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

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Must be eligible to work in the U.K