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Children's Social Worker Team: Safeguarding Location: BlackburnRate: £39
Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services require a full time agency Social Worker to cover in its Safeguarding Service.
The candidate will have at least 18 months post qualification experience in Referral and Assessment and/or longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work.
The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential.
You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
There will be both homeworking and office-based working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly.
You will receive regular supervision, be welcomed as part of a good team and in our great Local Authority.Central town locationClose to main road networksSupportive and open door to senior managersModern office working environment and technologyDiscounted car parking close by0009 6CBF / 1
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
- DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- Social Work England registration
- Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
- Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
- Possess knowledge of service needs.
- Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
- Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
- Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
- Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search - available by phone, email and WhatsApp
- Weekly Payroll
- A simple online registration process, with help at hand to guide you through
- Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
- Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
- £250 Referral bonus
- We recruit in all areas of Social Work, both Children and Adults, and all the sub-specialties within these e.g. MASH, Locality, Duty and Assessment, Mental Health etc. Management roles are also commonly available if you are looking for a higher level position.
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!
