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Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

Blackpool, Lancashire, UK Temporary, Full Time £30 - £30 per hour

Ashberry Recruitment are currently recruiting for a number of Qualified Social Worker’s to join our client, Blackpool Council.

This requirement is to join a Duty & Assessment Team based at Talbot Gateway, FY1 3AH.

Our client is looking for a Qualified Social Worker for their Duty & Assessment Team. Ideally they are looking for a Qualified Social Worker with duty and assessment experience.

This is an opportunity for a Social Worker to work alongside dedicated Professionals who are committed to providing an effective child centred service to children in need of support and protection.

 

Our client asks that candidates must be able to meet the following criteria:

  • Experience and demonstrable skills in engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods
  • At least 2 years’ experience in statutory children’s social work
  • Good understanding of safeguarding children processes
  • Experience of court work
  • Experience of managing a varied and complex case load
  • 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.

 

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

  • DIPSW or equivalent qualification and will be registered with the HCPC as a qualified social worker.
  • Have a full driving licence and car available for work along with business insurance. 
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on the information available, ensuring effective relationships with other professionals.
  • Have the ability to work within and contribute to a team.
  • Possess knowledge of service needs for ethnic minority communities.
  • Have confident IT skills and be able to navigate an electronic file system.
  • Have the ability to write clear, concise robust reports.
  • Have a flexible approach when need arises.

Contracts are full-time and offered for a minimum of 3 months.

Ashberry Recruitment have a team of specialist Social Work Consultants are here to help you find your next contract and support you through your agency career.

Please contact Gavin should you like to discuss these vacancies further or should you wish to discuss any other QSW vacancies within the North of England and surround regions.

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