Our Client, Gateshead Council, is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Team.
Negotiable Hybrid Working Option Available!
Fantastic payrate of £32 per hour!
Are you a Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
- Prepare for social work contact and involvement, including case review and information evaluation.
- Undertake assessments of support needs and assist in screening referrals.
- Develop, deliver, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans to resolve social care, health, and well-being difficulties.
- Work with Service Users, Carers, and Families to make informed choices and decisions.
- Be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues, following relevant policies and procedures.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks, contributing towards positive behavioural change to reduce risk.
- Maintain high data quality on social care systems and ensure confidentiality.
- Prepare for and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, including Court appearances and Case Conferences.
- Advocate on behalf of Service Users within the boundaries of corporate and directorate policies.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with partnership agencies.
- Embrace changes and advances in working practices, particularly those involving ICT.
- Participate in formal and reflective supervision sessions and professional development activities.
Requirements of this role:
- Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
- Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
- Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
- Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
- Free CV building and Interview support.
- Free DBS checks.
- Weekly payroll.
- PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
- CPD contributions.
- Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
- Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!