Experienced Social Worker - Permanence Team �?
Job Summary
Wirral Council are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our Permanence Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and successful integration into permanent homes. As part of a dynamic team, you will work independently and collaboratively to meet the social care needs of children and families, promoting their independence and enhancing their quality of life.
Responsibilities ??
- Ensure Safety and Outcomes: Provide services to ensure children are safe and achieving positive outcomes.
- Assessment and Support: Offer professional information, assessments, and support to children, young people, and their families.
- Liaison: Collaborate with internal and external partners for comprehensive assessment and care planning.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, analyse information critically, and follow organisational safeguarding policies.
- Statutory Duties: Perform statutory duties related to safeguarding concerns.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with multi-agency teams to deliver seamless services to children and families with multiple needs.
- Court Involvement: Prepare reports, attend, and give evidence in court proceedings as needed.
- Expertise Development: Develop expertise in specific areas of children's social care practice.
- Investigation: Investigate allegations of neglect or ill-treatment.
- Supervision: Oversee cases and provide clear direction and support to team members.
Requirements ?
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent; registered with Social Care England.
- Professional Development: Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Legislative Knowledge: Understanding of UK legislation relevant to Children and Families.
- Multi-Agency Experience: Experience working and leading in a multi-agency environment.
How to Apply ??
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.