Social Worker - Connect2SocialWork : Job Details

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Children in Halton?

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Children in care Team with a Pay rate up to £45 an hour on a locum basis.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

• Hybrid working
• Supportive team to work in
• Laptop and training provided
• Low case load

Job Description;

1 Manage an allocated social work caseload.

2Undertake assessments in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.

3 Assess the needs of children and young people and determine an appropriate level of intervention and service provision, including packages of support for families.

4 Negotiating, coordinating and providing and/or commissioning services as appropriate.

5 Ensure the needs and wishes of children are fully addressed in the assessment and planning process and that there is evidence of children and young people's participation.

6 Share responsibility for planned intervention and service provision with partners, which will include the full range of statutory meetings and other planned meetings, as necessary.

7 Comply with HBC and service-specific administrative and financial procedures including the maintenance of appropriate and up-to-date records.

8 Liaise with designated line manager and comply with service requirements regarding supervision, undertaking continuous professional development and attendance at formal training.

9 Contribute to the development of social work students.

10 Undertake any other duties in relation to this area of work, including membership of the team's duty rota.

11 Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.

12 Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

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Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.