Social Worker – Looked After Children

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

This requirement is to join as a Social Worker within their Looked Alter Children Service which will be based from Talbot Road, M32 0TH.

The Children, Families and Wellbeing Service (CFW) is building a better and safer future for Children in Care.

Our client is committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse and skilled workforce to support children in care and children leaving care.

Their commitment to you is a competitive package, outstanding support from experienced managers and the opportunity to access high quality programmes of personal development and training.

Our multi-agency services for Looked After Children are looking for a suitably skilled and qualified Social Worker as we seek to improve outcomes for children in care and children leaving care.

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.