Qualified Social Worker, Lancashire County Council, Childrens Adoption Team

Qualified Social Worker, Lancashire County Council, Childrens Adoption TeamQualified Social Worker, Lancashire County Council, Childrens Adoption TeamLancashireRef: EN118-846
Division:
Childrens Services
Specialist Area:
Social Worker
Location:
Lancashire
Job type:
Contract
Salary (per hour):
Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference:
EN118-846
Job DescriptionQualified Social Worker, Lancashire County Council, Childrens Adoption Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work teamOur client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children’s Social Work teamThe team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team ManagerThe responsibilities will include:• Support the recruitment of adopters• Provide advice, training and support to adults inquiring about becoming adopters• Undertake assessments of prospective adopters• Support adopters and their family to an appropriate match and to gaining an adoption order• Undertake thorough and complex assessments of adoptive applicants, to analyse the information provided, and to present well written Prospective Adopter’s Reports to the Adoption Panel• Plan and participate in the preparation and training of Adoptive applicants• Support adoptive applicants through the process of matching and into placement• Being involved in planning, facilitating and running training events• Work as an enthusiastic and committed team member, contributing to the development of the Service• Participate in team meetings, service meetings and any working groups deemed to be appropriate• Participate in and deliver training for staff and adoptive applicants• Participate in regional and national events as appropriate• 37 hours per week(flexible by negotiation)• 3 month Temporary Contract• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance******************************************************************************************Successful candidates will benefit from:• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)• Competitive pay rates• Weekly payroll• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms)******************************************************************************************The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on ##### ##### 530Search for a jobOur address Our address Entrust Social Care LtdInternational HouseStubbs GateNewcastle-under-LymeStaffordshireST5 1LU
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Our address Entrust Social Care LtdInternational HouseStubbs GateNewcastle-under-LymeStaffordshireST5 1LU
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