Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Do you have experience in Adoption?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Knowsley Council's AIM Team. This will be based in Merseyside in the Regional Adoption Agency for the Merseyside region covering Knowsley, Sefton, Liverpool and Wirral. AiM provides all statutory adoption functions including recruitment and assessment of adopters, family finding for children and adoption support. There is one full time Agency Social Worker post within AiM Recruitment and Assessment Team
This will be on a full time basis, offering a fantastic pay rate of £35 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- 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 financial and healthcare advice
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and assessing potential adopters, training, report writing, attending AiM Adoption Panel, supporting adopters with children placed and working in an experienced adoption recruitment team.
- Have an understanding of the statutory guidance, legislation and research relating to adoption,
- Have good assessment skills and an understanding of adoption social work practice and processes will be required for this post.
- Have a good understanding of adopted children's needs and the ability to work collaboratively with Local Authority Social Workers as well as an understanding of Children Looked After policies and procedures.
- Have a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for looked after children.
- Carry out report writing, social work analysis and facilitate and chair meetings.
- Have knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and national minimum standards including the Children Act 1989 & the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
- Ability to manage and prioritise the demands of a busy caseload and complete work to target timescales.
Requirments:
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- 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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