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Qualified Social Worker

Posted 13 days ago

  • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
  • Any
  • External
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Do you have experience working with children in a Cared for Children setting?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Rochdale Council's Cared for Children Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic pay rate of £35 per hour.
Benefits:
Hybrid working
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
Weekly payroll
Competitive pay rates
Working with a top local authority
Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases.
Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers.
Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards.
Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
Work effectively on complex situations, use their initiative and evaluate their own and others practice.
Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advise others.
Each social worker is expected to respond to duty matters on a rota
Requirements:
Social Work England registered
Social Work Degree or equivalent
Enhanced DBS
Experience:
Children
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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