Blackburn with Darwen
Ref: EN181-164
Division: Childrens Services
Specialist Area: Social Worker
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN181-164
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Blackburn Council, Children’s Adoption Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.
The team works extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager.
The responsibilities will include:
1. Hold a caseload of Looked After children for whom they are the allocated social worker.
2. Undertake statutory visits and all other responsibilities relating to the children’s looked after status.
3. Seek adoptive families for these children and support them up to the point of the Adoption Order.
4. Attend meetings and cover duty at an office in Bolton town centre from time to time.
5. Experience preferably in both Looked After Children and Family Finding for adoption, but at least one or the other.
6. Liaise with other professionals.
7. 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
8. 3 month Temporary Contract.
9. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).
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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