Qualified Social Worker | TM

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Are you enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated to your job?

Do you want to work using strength-based models of social work practice and motivational interviewing?

Yes?

Randstad are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join Bury Council's Child Protection Team as a Team Manager Case Conference Chair. This is a full time role offering an amazing rate of £46 per hour.

To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate Team Manager who is child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. We are the first authority within the Greater Manchester area to implement and pioneer Herefordshire's Family Safeguarding model. This is a fantastic opportunity to change the way we work with children and families in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children of Bury.

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
• Free access to 100's of discounts on the Happi App
• Free access to healthcare and financial advice

Responsibilities:

• You will lead a team comprising of a 3 Child Protection Case Conference Chairs, a CiN/YPP Independent Reviewing Officer and support with the workload of the Business Support Team.
• You will work alongside and support the IRO Team manager and provide management cover in this area.
• Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing and a multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies.
• You will chair meetings and be able to handle complex and competing demands to ensure the best outcomes possible for children and young people.
• You will need to be comfortable working in a multi-agency environment and able to question and challenge partner agencies in the same way as our social care colleagues.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Social Work England Registration
• Enhanced DBS
• At least 5 years post qualification experienced under your belt and a full understanding of and experience of working within a Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit.

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.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.