Qualified Social Worker, Duty Team

Qualified Social Worker, Duty Team 
Pay rate £46.18 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Duty Team in St Helens.
The Social worker will respond to referrals received from MASH and undertake assessments set to timescales no longer than 45 days. A duty social worker will be responsible for identifying needs and working with children and families to offer support and implements plans. The social worker will need experience of working with children and families in a safeguarding setting, and a range of skills and knowledge in dealing with section 47 enquiries, CIN, assessments, planning and working with professionals to support children and their families. The range of work involves working with children on child in need plans for a short-term basis until step down or step up to ICPC at this juncture cases would transfer to the longer-term assessment service. The social worker will need to demonstrate effective communication skills and preferably have some experience of signs of safety (although this is not essential). The social worker will be able to work from both home and the office (preferably 2 days a week in office or full week if on duty) . The social worker will work 1 week in 4 of being on duty.
 
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Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.