Rochdale Social Services are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Cared for Children Team.
* Inside IR35.
* £35hr.
* Office based, required to do visits and attend meetings.
Main Purpose:
This is an experienced Social Worker who has a minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Cared for Children Team, with specific responsibilities for dealing with more complex cases, including assessment and appropriate management of risks. Work with service users and other stakeholders to assist service planning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases.
2. Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers.
3. Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases.
4. Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
5. Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
6. Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
7. Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards.
8. Write high quality reports as r...