Qualified Social Worker
Posted 3 days ago
- Rochdale, Greater Manchester
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Do you have a passion for helping others?
If so, Randstad are recruiting for an IRO to join Rochdale Council's Cared for Children Team. This is a full-time role and offers up to £40.
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
- Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Working with a top local authority
- Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
- Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers about their cases.
- Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers.
- Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
- Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
- Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
- Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards.
- Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court concerning care proceedings.
- Work effectively on complex situations, use their initiative and evaluate their own and others practice.
- Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
- Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advise others.
- Each social worker is expected to respond to duty matters on a rota.
Requirements:
- Social Work England registered
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
Childrens Social Work
If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Bikram 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 or email and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
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