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Meridian Business Support are working on behalf of an authority based in Merseyside. They require a highly experienced Childrens Social Care Worker for an interim role for 6 months.
Childrens Social Care Worker
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : 29/04/2024
Working hours : 09:00am to 17:15pm Monday to Friday
Pay: £27.87 per hour
Main responsibilities
To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people continuously improving outcomes. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department.
Interested and feel you have the skills, qualifications and experience to perform well in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment. Email or call Amanda on 07867 101184
Childrens Social Care Worker
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : 29/04/2024
Working hours : 09:00am to 17:15pm Monday to Friday
Pay: £27.87 per hour
Main responsibilities
To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people continuously improving outcomes. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department.
- Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Children’s Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
- Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
- Be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
- Model critical reflection and evidence based decision making and support others in developing these.
- Social Worker Degree or equivalent
- Current registration with SWE
- Knowledge of Children Act 1989 /2004, Adoption & Children Act 2002, Children and Young Persons Act 2008, other appropriate legislative frameworks, statutory guidance and processes for Looked After Children and Children subject to Child Protection Plans
- Ability to work within professional and ethical standards including the HCPC Code/Standards of Conduct for Social Workers
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Social Care service
Interested and feel you have the skills, qualifications and experience to perform well in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment. Email or call Amanda on 07867 101184
