Pertemps Social Care are currently recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers in Coventry to join the Help and Protection team There is plenty of hybrid working available. Job Description: Knowledge of relevant children's legislation. Knowledge of Social Care provision. Understanding of the Children’s Social Work Knowledge and Skills Statement Understanding of the range of service users' and carers' needs. Knowledge of statutory guidelines, assessment and intervention models and current thinking on good practice. Knowledge of good equal opportunity policy and practice in relation to children’s social care recognising the complexity of identity and diversity in practice. Skills and Abilities Use solution focused approaches in line with children services practice approach to promote best outcomes for children, young people and their families. Skilled in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict/dissension/challenge. Effective communication skills, i.e. face-to-face, using the telephone, and writing complex letters, reports and records. Working under pressure, meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions. Skilled in planning and undertaking direct work with children, young people and their families. Self-organisation skills, including coping with duty and an allocated workload, prioritizing tasks to achieve goals and meet deadlines, be self motivate, work autonomously and seek advice when necessary. A commitment to working in an anti-discriminatory and non-judgmental manner. Able to follow specific procedures and work within guidelines, using support and supervision appropriately. Able to recognize when to use statutory or "professional" authority, and use it sensitively and responsibly, with clarity over the role of the agency. The ability to independently interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations and to produce solutions in both written and verbal format. Ability to obtain regular and effective supervision from a professional supervisor/manager to ensure effective practice, reflection, continuing [professional development and career development The ability to act on behalf of the Council as an advocate in a formal setting. Ability to use a range of evidence-based practice to effect change with children, young people and families and carers. Requirements: Hold a Social Work England registration Eligibility to work in the UK Full UK Driver’s Licence Post-qualifying experience Degree/equivalent in Social Work Why choose Pertemps? Pertemps Social Care is a social work recruitment agency with a difference. Serving the social care sector, our business is firmly based on the principles of the public services and gold-standard customer service. Our consultants build long-term relationships and act as trusted partners to their clients and candidates. A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Ongoing compliance managed for you. Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Referral scheme Not interested but know someone who is? At Pertemps Social Care, we know that great talent attracts great talent. We offer a generous £250 referral bonus if you make a referral to us The best part? There’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so spread the word and multiply your rewards Further information We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager. Contact Mia Isherwood at Mia.Isherwoodpprsocialcare.co.uk or on 07974 416413 for more information.