our client Worcestershire is looking for a children’s social worker to join their team.
LAC SW: Rates of pay £33.30 (umbrella/ltd pay) for 5 years or over qualified, £30.57 (umbrella/ltd pay) for under 5 years qualified. Purpose of job:
* To work in partnership with children and families to address their social, emotional and environmental needs. The wishes of children and their families are of vital importance in formulating any plans in conjunction with multi-agency networks. Overall the role is to safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in Worcestershire through the delivery of high quality services.
* To assess the risks and needs for vulnerable children and delivering services to improve the quality of their life. To co-ordinate services that enable the best outcome for children, young people and their families/carers and ensure the appropriate use of resources. Main Activities & Responsibilities:
* As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be working towards a level of operating self- sufficiently in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory (within normal arrangements for management accountability).
* The Social Worker must ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount. This is through gathering and analysing all necessary information to complete a range of assessments that comply with statutory requirements and may require the Social Worker to consider alternative placements for the child or young person.
* To carry out tasks that fulfils the statutory requirements of children and young people receiving services
. * The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence
. * To attend a range of meetings to update and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
* To create, develop and review multi-agency outcome focused plans for children and young people.
* The Social Worker will undertake day duty tasks as required. Duty tasks will require telephone calls, visits or attending meetings.
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Referral bonus – up to £250* per person placed.
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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
