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NonStop Care are working with a local authority who are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children's Safeguarding Service in the South East of Wales.
The ideal candidate would have recent court experience and be available to interview immediately.
This role does not require 3 years permanent experience and is available for a long term contract!
The position also offers hybrid working, supportive management, a high pay rate & is flexible if you have a notice period.
Importantly, the team has a really strong wrap around support service and a team of family support workers to support the families.
Benefits:
Requirements:
The hiring managers will be interviewing as & when strong candidates come across their way, so apply now to secure your chance.
If this isn't the right position for you, there are multiple positions across various seniority's available. Get in touch with our recruitment specialist Andrew Rowley to discuss.
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Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF)
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Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).
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Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families.
Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.
Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with Social Work England and SCCF requirements
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The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with PLO cases would be desirable but not essential.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
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The Supervising Social Worker will work within an Independent Fostering Agency, supporting foster carers, children and young people to ensure safe, stable and positive placements are maintained. The team works closely with foster families, birth families, professionals and external agencies to complete assessments, provide supervision and support, monitor placement stability and promote positive outcomes for children in care. This is a varied role suited to a confident Children's Social Worker with strong safeguarding knowledge and experience within fostering or looked after children services.
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A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Fostering Service lends well to the success of this position.
What's on offer?
For more information, please get in contact:
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Maintain professional standards and develop practice through supervision, training and continuing professional development.
Contribute positively to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.
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Work towards agreed performance objectives and personal development targets established through supervision.
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Experience working collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies.
The ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high professional standards.
Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional experience.
Previous experience within children's social care, safeguarding, help and protection or family services.
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We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join a Front Door Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team:
The Front Door Service acts as the first point of contact for adults requiring support, completing initial screening, triage and assessments to identify needs and manage risk effectively. The team works closely with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to provide timely interventions, signposting and safeguarding responses where required. This is a fast-paced service suited to a confident Adult Social Worker with strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
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To apply, please call me on (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed)
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About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with PLO cases would be desirable but not essential.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
A Local Authority is looking for Social Worker for their Support and Safeguarding service in the Oxfordshire area. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
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This team is committed to delivering lasting change for the children, young people and families of Oxfordshire. This organisation is rated 'Good' by OFSTED.
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