Job Description

About the Role:

This is a temporary position offering a competitive hourly rate of 35 - 40 per hour. As a Social Worker in our Children's Services division, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, and delivering care and protection for children, young people, and their families. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in need of safeguarding and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive social work assessments to identify the needs of children and families.
• Develop and implement care and protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
• Advocate for the safety, welfare, and rights of children, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Manage complex cases involving safeguarding, care leavers, and children with complex needs.
• Attend and represent the service in multi-agency decision-making meetings.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legal and organizational standards.
• Provide training and mentoring to colleagues and stakeholders as required.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: A professional qualification in Social Work (Degree or Diploma) and registration with Social Work England.
• Knowledge: Expertise in children's safeguarding, risk management, and social care legislation.
• Skills: Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills. Proficiency in IT systems is essential.
• Attributes: Resilience, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure in challenging situations.
• Experience: Proven experience in providing social care services for children and families, including care planning and multi-agency coordination.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.