Childrens Social Worker - Child Protection - Guildford

Job Details

We are looking for confident and skilled social workers who are determined to achieve the best for children. Working for the Intervention Team provides a real opportunity to make a difference.

This is a permanent role with a salary of GBP33,332 to GBP38,312 per annum for 36 hours per week based at the St Francis Centre, Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8WZ.

In return for your time we can offer challenging and rewarding work as well as Excellent Start up & Relocation Allowances in addition to our amazing Benefits under our internal reward scheme

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

About the Role

Supporting our social workers with their career development is a priority for us. In Surrey we ensure that our social workers have manageable workloads, regular supervision, and through annual appraisals you will be have the opportunity for career development and pay progression.

As a Social worker in the Child Protection and Court Proceedings (CP) Team, you will work directly with children and young people who are at risk of significant harm, ensuring that their wishes and feeling are heard and considered. Work in the CP team is supported by strong management and a culture of learning and development, regular supervision and personal development with opportunities to access a range of training activities.

The role is varied and involves working with:

• Families in the pre-proceedings process
• Public and private law proceedings
• Looked after children
• Children subject to supervision orders or a child protection plan.

To be shortlisted to interview your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:

• That you are a qualified social worker with HCPC and have a social work degree or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• A broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding.
• An ability to demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills.

You must have a full valid full UK drivers licence and a daily access to a car.

For more information please see the Candidate pack and also find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description and person specification. Also you can view the We look forward to receiving your application

Contact Details

For an informal discussion contact Sue Russell by e-mail at . We look forward to receiving your application.

Additional Information

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 9th September 2018.

Interview dates are to be confirmed.

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