Social Worker

Social 1st

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Blackburn, Lancashire BB2, England

£73,376 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services is seeking a full-time agency children's social worker for its Duty and Assessment Service, requiring a commitment of 37 hours per week.
The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including regular supervision and a supportive team environment in a well-regarded Local Authority.
The role involves working with children in need, those requiring protection, and children subject to care proceedings, with both home and office-based arrangements.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Duty and Assessment/Safeguarding work within English Local Authorities, along with good communication skills and the ability to manage a caseload.
A car driver is preferred, and the candidate should be available to start within a few weeks, with the potential for professional growth and development opportunities.

Blackburn with Darwen ChildrensServices requires 1 full time (37 hours per week) agency children's social workerto cover in its Duty and AssessmentService.

Benefits:

You will receive regular supervision, be welcomed as part of a good, supportive teamin our great Local Authority.

There will be both homeworking and office-based working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly.

Central town location close to main road networks/services and parking close by.

Purpose of the job:

Children in need;
Children in need of protection;
Children looked after and subject to care proceedings;
Children awaiting adoptive placements.

About you:

The candidate will haveat least 3 yearspost qualification experiencein Dutyand Assessment/Safeguarding workwithin English Local Authorities
Car driver
Available to start within a few weeks.
You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
Previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact while fostering your own professional growth, with opportunities for group supervision and continuous development. If youre passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

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