Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Childrens in Hampshire?

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Family Help Hub team with a Pay rate up to £42 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 loadJob Description;

To support the team in managing their caseloads, which will involve some co- working of complex cases

Quality control of written reports/assessments/minutes including court reports, produced within the team

Assist in the writing of reports for less experience staff and support at meetings and within the court arena

Chair and attend meetings in line with Statutory duties

Plan and conduct group supervision sessions within the team

Representing Team Manager in strategy meetings

Acting as first point of reference for case work issues where consultation is needed

Recommending to Team Manager any financial payments required for families and or young person

Contribution to supervision of individual members of the team, particularly less experienced SW/OT staff

Assigning tasks to team members (usually under guidance from Team Manager)

To ensure that all casework is managed within appropriate codes of practice, statutory/departmental guidelines

Maintains an awareness of corporate and departmental equalities, health and safety, sustainability and other relevant policies and procedures and applies them in the day to day job requirements including in planning the future direction of the service.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all Hampshire County Council child protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies

To deputise for the Team Manager in their absence

Defining child protection issues within corporate procedures

Prioritising urgency of cases, matching tasks to skills/resources

All recording complete to corporate protocols

Areas for performance development of those supervised

Ensuring that the team are briefed and cases are reviewed daily

Aware of team budget, monitoring and control systems and ensure these are complied with at all times

Making recommendations to the Team Manager for any financial payments required by families or young people

To ensure best professional practice and standards in relation to assessment, child protection investigation, key working, planning, care management for Looked After Children and other Children in Need, through supervision and agreed quality assurance processes within the teamRequirements 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 WorkBenefits 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.

If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed)

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