Qualified Social Worker - Children and Families Team - Newbury, West Berkshire - up to £42ph Locum / Agency Social Worker required to join a statutory Children's Team (Child Protection / Family Safeguarding) Hybrid working Office base: Newbury, West Berkshire You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be considered Up to £42ph If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call, text, email or WhatsApp Gemma Bridgman on 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 or email g.bridgmancaritas-recruitment.com Require 2 x experienced Social Workers ASAP for maximum 3 month period. Hybrid working, based in Newbury. Will need driving license, and access to a car. To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people and their families,ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionallyassessed. To investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidences conclusions and realistic action plans. Ensure adequate recording that evidences practice To develop practice, which takes a holistic view of the individual locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. To be familiar with Equal Opportunities good practice and the Council Policy and Plan and to implement this in all aspects of working practice and promote it in the team, workplace and wider organisation To ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts. To ensure the Assistant /Team Manager is kept fully appraised of problems arising from workload and seek advice as and when necessary. Where appropriate to act as the duty worker for the team, responding to queries and issues. To use ICT to maintain accurate case records, and to be able to report on key performance management data. To proactively liaise with and work in partnership other agencies and organisations, parents and carers. To promote the involvement of young service users and families in service development To attend conferences, reviews and court as required for each case Reasons to register with Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment:- Honest & supportive Managing Consultant - over 10 years experience at Caritas, recruiting Social Workers at all levels across the UK Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant Bonuses for candidate referrals, job referrals and securing your own placement Permanent and Locum Social Work opportunities Information and guidance on working via a Recruitment Agency, including unbiased payroll and umbrella information Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide as well as CAFCASS CV review service and writing assistance Copies of all your preferences provided without question Interview guidance and preparation documents Access to 'Holistic Support Package' for Mental and Physical Wellbeing Subsidised training Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.