We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Children's Advanced Social Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £32.08 - £40.50 per Hour
Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of complex child protection, children in need, and looked-after children cases.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and create tailored care plans in line with legislative frameworks and best practices.
* Provide expert advice, supervision, and mentorship to junior social workers and newly qualified staff.
* Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams, including schools, healthcare professionals, and legal services, to safeguard and support children and their families.
* Lead on child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings, preparing detailed reports and presenting evidence where necessary.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree or Mabg child protection, court work, and looked-after children.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage children and families effectively.
* Strong report writing and analytical skills for court proceedings and assessments.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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