Social Worker - Children In Care Team, Matlock
Client:
Archer Resourcing
Location:
Matlock, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
04eca25ce5de
Job Views:
75
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Care team in Derbyshire. The successful candidate will be helping to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in the local area.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Supporting children who are in long term care, either via Care Orders or Section 20
2. Progress long term care planning including pathway planning and helping young people for their transition to adulthood
3. Working with families, foster carers, residential settings and semi-independent settings to support them to meet their children’s needs
4. Assessing the needs of children
5. Court work under the Children Act 1989 & 2004
Requirements:
1. Social Work Degree or equivalent
2. Knowledge and experience of statutory frameworks; policy and procedure; and best practice.
3. Proficient IT skills.
4. A high level of determination, organisational skills, personal drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging targets and improve outcomes
5. Sound assessment and case management skills
6. Ability to work in a busy environment, as well as working to tight deadlines
7. Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months - on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today
Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:
We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.
We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently; however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.
We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.
Due to the high demand of CV's received, we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.
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