Qualified Social Worker | Team Manager

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Are you a calm person who can respond to crisis situations, with the aim of promoting learning and accountability?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Stockport Council's Domestic Violence Team as a Team Manager. This is a full time role offering a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App
• Access to free healthcare and financial advice

Responsibilities:

• The main purpose of this role is to provide social work expertise and support where children and families are experiencing risks related to domestic abuse.
• You will work collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues from children's social care, health, education, police, and wider community organisations, including IDVAs to support best practice in relation to domestic abuse where children and families are affected.
• You will support the wider workforce in responding to situations where children and families are experiencing domestic abuse.
• You will contribute to a daily duty offer of support to the wider service, providing advice and support to ensure that the first response to children and families experiencing domestic abuse follows good practice standards and promotes safety.
• The team will also represent children's social care in forums such as daily risk meetings, MARAC, and MAPPA, sharing information and contributing to risk assessment and safety planning.
• You will contribute to the development of wider learning and training opportunities for the wider service.
• You will deliver the Caring Dads programme and will support the dissemination of learning and outcomes from this programme.
• You will contribute to the assessment of children and families where there are complex issues relating to domestic abuse, including so-called honour-based abuse, and forced marriage.
• You will also lead assessments, alongside locality colleagues, in relation to female genital mutilation.
• You will keep abreast of local and national policy and practice updates, with a particular focus on domestic abuse, to ensure that domestic abuse practice in Stockport Family is delivered in line with national and local good practice standards.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree
• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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