Social Worker – MASH – Blackpool – £41

Children’s Social Worker
Team: MASH
Location: Blackpool
Rate: £41

Details:

Hybrid Working – office based 3 days a week. 1x 37 per week

1x Agency Social Worker to cover maternity leave in the Multi Agency Request for Support Hub ( MASH) and is central to triaging requests for support for children and their families in Blackpool.

The primary task of social workers within the Request for Support Hub is to provide advice, support and triage/screen requests for support and phone calls to children services.
It is their “one front door” to Children’s Social Care and is designed to ensure that referrals are signposted to the appropriate service in line with the Levels of Need and as an experienced social worker you will have a good understanding of the application of thresholds and will demonstrate excellent skills and confidence in liaising with partner agencies.
This post does not involve case holding.

Social Worker – Support Hub | Candidates must be able to meet the following criteria:
•    At least 2 years’ experience in statutory children’s social work
•    Good understanding of safeguarding children processes
•    Able to work in a fast paced environment.
•    Ability to write concise, fit for purpose reports/court statements and ability to maintain up to date and accurate records.
•    Ability to work as part of a team.
•    Experience of inputting into children’s services data systems (Mosaic, ICS)
•    Ability to be flexible, resilient and reflective.

Office use: A56E6/1

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 carlyanne@ashberryrecruitment.com

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.