Children's Social Worker - Help and Protection

Our Client, City of Doncaster Council, is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Team.

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you a Childrens Social Worker in Yorkshire, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• To undertake procedurally compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries that clearly identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence.
• To record and analyse information gathered during the process of social care assessment in line with the case recording policy, local and national guidance and best practice principles.
• To undertake assessments in such a way as to lead to clear associated plans that address the issues identified for children in Doncaster.
• To practice with a clear understanding of the relevant legislative principles, an up-to-date knowledge of research, emerging case law and best practice guidance.
• Engage with children, their carers and families in such a way as to clearly understand their circumstances, wishes and feelings and form conclusions which direct longer-term interventions focussed on the best interests of the child.
• To have involvement in the process of taking and recording children’s contacts and referrals, contributing to achieving a full understanding of the issues being referred, the relative urgency, the level of risk or need and the action needed in individual cases.
• Assist in the provision of court statements and prepare reports that may be required by the courts and bodies in connection with children’s services.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 2 years experience working as a Qualified social worker in a similar team

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!