Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker | Children's LAC Team | Bedford Borough Council

• Qualified Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a statutory Family Support and Protection Service (LAC Team)
• Hybrid working
• Office base: Bedford Borough Council - Bedford
• You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be considered
• Pay rate 38ph

JOB PURPOSE:

• Within the chosen service area to carry a complex workload reflecting high levels of risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of an experienced Social Worker with a minimum of two years' post qualification experience in a social work role. To have responsibility for mentoring and supporting the practice development of less experienced Social Workers. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy.
• To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Bedford Borough Council (the Council).
• To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team's service area.
• To model best social work practice in a manner consistent with the overall vision and aims of the service

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call (phone number removed) and ask for Anton Mostert or email (url removed)

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