£39/hr
England, United Kingdom
Temporary, Variable

Childrens Senior Social Worker/ Advance Practitioner - Family Support and Protection

Posted by Reed.

Our Client, Rochdale Council, is seeking a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their Team.

Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker in Manchester, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Provide information and support to enable people, groups and communities to access universal services, commission a range of services designed to minimise risks, and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, carers/carer groups and communities. Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues and evidence based best practice.
  • Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers.
  • Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and reviewing of care planning activities.
  • Accurately record and critically analyse information, following organisational policies and meet organisational responsibilities for safeguarding.
  • Undertake statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns.
  • Work across organisational boundaries and contribute to the work of established and developing multi agency teams, applying your skills, knowledge and professional judgement within the council and agency requirements helping to ensure seamless service responses to individuals with multiple needs.
  • Undertake social work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation and a range of community care and safeguarding assessments in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks and appropriate support plans.
  • Maintain and update case notes and other records, prepare statements or reports for, attend and give evidence in court in care proceedings, private law cases and adoption proceedings as appropriate.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have minimum of 3 years' experience.

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!