Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK
4. Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle
Rochdale Council’s Children with Disabilities Team are looking for a Children’s Social Worker.
Rate of pay: £39/hour
Responsibilities:
* Manage cases where disability is the overriding factor to consider with regards to outcomes and impact for the child.
* Assess and offer appropriate short break services to children who have a diagnosed disability and/or complex health needs and their families.
* Manage children in the child protection process including Child Protection Conference, Public Law Outline and Proceedings.
* Oversee cases of Cared for Children, both on Full Care Orders and section 20 agreements under Care Planning and Fostering Regulations.
* Responsible for a caseload of children with complex needs.
* Undertake statutory assessments and write reports.
* Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases adhering to statutory timescales.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with children, their families and carers.
* Provide a service to children with disabilities and their families.
* Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
* Maintain and update case records as per statutory guidance.
* Work effectively on complex situations, using own initiative.
* Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
What's on offer for the Social Worker:
* Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
* Excellent management structure with experienced leaders.
* Desirable location with excellent transport links.
* A stable and well-supported working environment.
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* Enhanced DBS completed.
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