Children’s Social Worker

Children’s Social Worker

Team: Safeguarding Team

Location: Blackburn with Darwen

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37 and HYBRID WORKING

Rate: £35 per hour

A Childrens Social Worker is required for the Safeguarding & Support Team in Blackburn.

• This position involves case work of Child Protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings.
• The post is full time over 5 days per week and condensed hours are not likely to be considered.
• You will ideally have experience of using the Protocol LCS system and have good IT inputting skills.
• You will be up to date with current Childrens social work legislation and have been working in Childrens social work teams consistently for the last few years without any significant gaps in employment.
• The office is based in the town centre in Blackburn with car parking close by and easy access to main road networks.
• You will be a car driver with access to a car on daily basis.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Post qualification experience
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• One year minimum post qualified experience in Children’s Social Work
• 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
• £250 Referral bonus

For more information on this position or similar roles please contact Scarlett on 01282 525510 or scarlett@ashberryrecruitment.com