Warrington Council is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Children's Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team that plays a key role in safeguarding children and ensuring they receive the right support at the right time. You will be at the frontline of decision-making, working to assess and respond to referrals in a timely and effective manner. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility with some days in the office and some working remotely.
Responsibilities:
As a Children's Social Worker in the Duty & Assessment team, your main responsibilities will include:
* Assessment: Undertaking timely assessments of children referred to the service, identifying their needs, risks, and required interventions.
* Safeguarding: Acting quickly to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their immediate and long-term safety and welfare.
* Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with schools, health services, and other professionals to gather information and ensure a holistic approach to each case.
* Crisis Intervention: Managing emergency situations and high-risk cases with confidence and professionalism.
* Case Management: Holding and managing a varied caseload of children and families, ensuring cases are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
* Decision Making: Making informed decisions based on thorough assessments, recommending next steps, and referring to the appropriate services.
Requirements:
We are looking for a dedicated social worker who:
* Holds a degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England.
* Has previous experience in children's services, particularly in duty and assessment or safeguarding roles.
* Enhanced DBS
* Access to own car
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
* A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
* Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
* An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
* Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
* Payroll service twice a week.
* Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
* Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
* Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
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