Job Title: Children's Social Worker
Location: Blackburn
Teams: MASH
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £35
Blackburn with Darwen Childrens Services require 2 agency Social Workers as soon as possible to cover in its Childrens Advice and Duty Service (previously known as MASH) -one full time post 5 days per week and one post for 4 days per week for 3 months initially. There will be no flexibility on the number of days of work.
The candidate must be at least 2 years post ASYE and have experience in frontline Social Work in a local authority with 5 years continuous references available and a current, valid DBS enhanced check in place.
You will be office based part of the week for 3 days and there is hybrid working in place. There is subsidised car parking close by in a central town location with proximity to main road networks and working across a 10 mile radius approximately in Blackburn and Darwen.
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 as we would love to hear from you!