Job Title: Children's Social Worker
Team: Children Looked After
Location: Leeds City Council
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £35
We are looking for full time Social Workers to work within the 13+ Children Looked After Teams. This involves primarily working with young people aged 13yrs and above who are subject to Full Care Orders or S20 arrangements.
You will have experience of working with Children looked After and have a good understating of your statutory responsibilities.
You will have experience of working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking children (UASCs) and have experience of completing Brief enquiries and Age assessments.
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
- Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
- Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
- £250 Referral bonus
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch for a discreet and confidential chat!