Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

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

Our client, have a number of requirements across a number of different Children Services Social Work Teams and therefore we are interested in hearing from applicants with Social Work experience within any of the following areas;

• Child Protection
• Safeguarding
• Assessment
• Court & Locality
• Children In Care
• LAC Teams
• Children With Disabilities

Roles are current available with this client within the following teams;

• Safeguarding Team
• Initial Response Team
• Care & Support Services Team

The post holder will be joining a council that is offering excellent pay rates, scope to progress, teams that are passionate about Children and improving practice. 

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work 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 and robust reports.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises.

Contracts here are full-time and generally offered for a minimum of 3 months before rolling on.

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

Please contact Gavin our Senior Specialist Social Work recruiter should you like to discuss this vacancy further or should you wish to discuss any other Social Work vacancies of any nature within the North of England and surrounding areas.