Childrens Social Worker
Team: LAC
Location: Blackburn
Rate: £39
Details:
lackburn with Darwen Children's Services who have recently been graded 'good' in its full ILACS Ofsted inspection, require a full time agency social worker to cover in its Duty, Assessment & CIN Service as soon as possible.

The candidate will have at least 3 years post qualification experience in Duty and Assessment and/or longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work.

The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential.

You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

There will be both office-based working and home working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly and with a requirement to be office based 3 days per week as a minimum.

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