Childrens Social Worker

Our Client, Nottingham City Council, is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Childrens Duty and Assessment Team.

Fantastic payrate of £36.58 P/H

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:

• Undertake procedurally compliant assessments and Section 47 enquiries, identifying levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence.
• Record and analyse information gathered during social care assessments in line with policy, guidance, and best practice principles.
• Develop clear plans to address issues identified for children in Doncaster.
• Engage with children, their carers, and families to understand their circumstances, wishes, and feelings, directing longer-term interventions focused on the best interests of the child.
• Take and record children's contacts and referrals, understanding the issues referred, the urgency, the level of risk or need, and the action needed.
• Prepare court statements and reports as required by the courts and bodies in connection with children's services.
• Work alongside colleagues to provide social care advice and interventions across Doncaster Council and all agencies.
• Prioritise work in line with urgency, levels and types of risk and/or need, ensuring that children are safe and that their needs are met.
• Engage in support of colleagues, understanding and working within established processes and advising less experienced staff members.
• Represent the service in multi-agency meetings and forums as appropriate.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 2 years' post qualified 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!

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