Childrens Social Worker - Permanence

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

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

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

Responsibilities of this role:

• Undertake the  assessment of service users and carer needs using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures  
• Use management information systems  to find, analyse and update information, ensuring compliance with service procedures and data protection legislation
• Devise and implement person-centred support plans, negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions to meet assessed needs and risks
• Monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers in accordance with directorate procedures
• Use a Safeguarding framework to investigate and manage risks where individuals have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm
• Provide concise written/verbal reports which  can be used within the legal context
• Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
• Convene, chair and participate in meetings / forums in line with procedures and develop effective working relationships to foster holistic and integrated practices
• Help improve outcomes for people from diverse and disadvantaged communities
• Work and develop own practice / capabilities within national professional standards

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 2 years’ post qualified experience.

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!