Qualified social worker, blackpool council, supporting and strengthening families team

* Qualified Social Worker, Blackpool Council, Supporting and Strengthening Families Team


Qualified Social Worker, Blackpool Council, Supporting and Strengthening Families Team


Blackpool


Ref: EN194/228

Division: Childrens Services

Specialist Area: Social Worker

Location: Blackpool

Job type: Contract

Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected

Reference: EN194/228


Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Blackpool Council, Supporting and Strengthening Families Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team

Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children’s Social Work team

The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager

The responsibilities will include:

• As a social worker in Supporting and Strengthening Families teams you will have a keen interest in those children in need of help and protection
• Have the opportunity to work with those children subject to child protection procedures, complex child in need, PLO/Pre Proceedings and on the Edge of Care
• Have the opportunity to work intensively with families utilising a strength based approach to practice that is creative and innovative and enables families to develop resilience and sustainability
• Strive to improve outcomes and the lived experience of our children
• Quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision, excellent training opportunities and tools and resources readily available to assist in your day to day work
• Blackpool wants social workers who are passionate, committed and who want to do the best they can. In return there will be an investment in you to develop and there are a number of opportunities for progression when the time is right.
• Managing a varied and complex case load
• Ability to write concise,fit for purpose reports/court statements and ability to maintain up to date and accurate records
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 3 month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance

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Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker(see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530


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Our address

Entrust Social Care Ltd
International House
Stubbs Gate
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 1LU Phone: 0333 1234 530
info@entrustsc.co.uk We are an equal opportunities employer


Our address

Entrust Social Care Ltd
Synchro House
512 Etruria Rd
Basford
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
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