Job Title: Children's Social Worker
Location: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Teams: Locality
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £35
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to provide cover until new ASYEs can commence later in 2024.
The role and responsibilities are as per this advert for permanent staff: Children's Social Work Matters (childrenssocialworkmatters.org)
The role would be as a Social Worker in one of the locality teams in Rotherham. We work with children and their families under Child in Need plans, Child Protection Plans or through pre-proceedings and Court proceedings.
The average caseload (as of 10.05.24) is 17.8 children, and the teams are stable.
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!