Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker?
Do you have a passion for providing first-class support to Children's Services?
We have a fantastic Locum Social Work Opportunity based within a Duty and Assessment Team in the Salford, Greater Manchester area. You will be working alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing an effective, child-centred service to children in need of support and protection.
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Benefits:
- Free Parking
- Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements
- Bookable Co-Wheels car Scheme - for those who have a license but don't have access to their own car
- A dedicated consultant - one point of contact
- Ongoing CPD/Training via our e-learning online portal
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Work for a top local authority
- Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
- Up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
- Responding to new referrals from professionals and members of the public
- Signposting people to other agencies or completing an assessment of need, investigating allegations so that children/young people are protected from harm
- Managing a varied and complex caseload
- Writing concise, fit-for-purpose reports
- Working well within a team and with external agencies
To be considered for the Social Worker ideally you will have:
- Experience of working in a 'Children's Duty and Assessment' team (desirable)
- Demonstrable skills in engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods
- Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding and of legislation, regulations and guidance relating to Children's social care, together with an ability to assess and manage risk.
- The ability to maintain up to date and accurate records
To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today, or for more information call Lynne Thomson on 0330 0248 775.
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.