Qualified Social Worker - Children's Services - First Contact Team - C

Recruiter
CRG - Castlerock Recruitment Group
Location
Cheshire
Salary
28.00 GBP Hourly + 28.00 per hour
Posted
21 Nov 2014
Closes
02 Dec 2014
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
CRG Social Care are currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a busy Childrens team in Cheshire. This Local Authority is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and they expect all employees to share this commitment. Especially in Children's Services, where the First Contact Teams need dedicated workers to make the right decisions in a technologically innovative, supportive and family-focused environment.

About the role

With a caseload of typically nine to 10 families, unique mobile working technology initiatives and accessible management, you'll have all the support you need to produce professional and comprehensive assessment casework for children and young people in the Southend area. Working to the highest standards, you'll investigate, evaluate and analyse case information to provide expert, well-evidenced assessments and realistic action plans tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family. You'll also be meticulous in your record-keeping and insightful in your casework consultations. And, as we'll look to you to attend conferences, reviews and court proceedings when required, you'll have a real impact on the way the Council are represented; with professionalism and integrity at all times.

You will need:

- Detailed understanding of child protection.
- 2 years post-qualified experience.
- Assess children in need and their families.
- Detailed knowledge of intervention methods.
- Flexible, analytical and adaptable approach.
- Responding appropriately to changing situations and making sound judgements.
- Previous experience within a Duty team
- Knowledge of Court proceedings ,Conferences and Reviews
- HPCP registered
- First class communication skills

CRG Social Care can offer you the following benefits for this role;

* Full time hours
* Weekly pay
* One to one service

CRG Social Care provides services to public and private sector organizations including local authorities, MoD and NHS. Covering Qualified Social Workers of all specialities including Children and Families to Adult Services and approved Mental Health professionals, CRG Social Care are at the forefront of qualified and unqualified social care provision.

CRG offers everyone who works for each of their brands the added following benefits;

* Earn up to 500 via our refer a friend scheme*
* Managed fast track application process*
* Competitive rates of pay
* Support with PDP (Personal Development Plan)
* Retention Payment Scheme*

To apply:
Email us on for an application form or call us on to register for more information. You can also apply online

CRG is an equal opportunities employer.

* Subject to terms and conditions. For referral bonus see

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