Job Description
Warrington Council is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Children's Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team that plays a key role in safeguarding children and ensuring they receive the right support at the right time. You will be at the frontline of decision-making, working to assess and respond to referrals in a timely and effective manner. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility with some days in the office and some working remotely.
Responsibilities:
As a Children's Social Worker in the Duty & Assessment team, your main responsibilities will include:
1. Assessment: Undertaking timely assessments of children referred to the service, identifying their needs, risks, and required interventions.
2. Safeguarding: Acting quickly to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their immediate and long-term safety and welfare.
3. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with schools, health services, and other professionals to gather information and ensure a holistic approach to each case.
4. Crisis Intervention: Managing emergency situations and high-risk cases with confidence and professionalism.
5. Case Management: Holding and managing a varied caseload of children and families, ensuring cases are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
6. Decision Making: Making informed decisions based on thorough assessments, recommending next steps, and referring to the appropriate services.
Requirements:
We are looking for a dedicated social worker who:
7. Holds a degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England.
8. Has previous experience in children's services, particularly in duty and assessment or safeguarding roles.
9. Enhanced DBS
10. Access to own car
How to Apply:
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
11. A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
12. Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
13. An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
14. Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
15. Payroll service twice a week.
16. Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
17. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
18. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
19. DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.