Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team
Specialism: Duty & Assessment
Location: Salford UK
Salary: £39
Salary Type: Hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Part Time
Contract Type: Ongoing

Here is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills within a dynamic duty and assessment team. Engage your social work expertise in a stimulating and rewarding role where each day brings new challenges and the chance to make significant impacts in the lives of children and families.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time or Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing a work schedule that suits your lifestyle. Whether you prefer a full-time position to maximise your impact or a part-time role for better work-life balance, we have options that can fit your needs.

• Competitive Pay: Earn a generous £39 per hour for your valuable contributions.

• Varied Caseloads: Work with a diverse population in Salford, gaining rich experiences that enhance your professional development.

• Professional Growth: Access continuous learning and career development opportunities to stay at the forefront of social work practices.

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of locum positions, including the chance to work in various environments and broaden your expertise without the long-term commitment of a permanent role.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of referrals and initial safeguarding cases, ensuring each case is meticulously evaluated and managed with utmost care.

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales, providing comprehensive insights and recommendations.

• Identify, assess, and manage risk to ensure timely protective interventions that safeguard children and support families effectively.

• Progress cases to Child In Need, Child Protection, or care proceedings where necessary, demonstrating a deep understanding of processes and thresholds.

• Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and legal meetings, contributing your expert views and fostering collaborative outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert service in handling a fast-paced and frequently high-pressure workload, maintaining efficiency and precision in all tasks.

• Work effectively within a multi-agency environment, bringing strong organisational and case management skills to multi-disciplinary partnerships.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration & Compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England

• Enhanced DBS

• Right to Work in the UK

Key Skills:

• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills

• Good understanding of Duty & Assessment processes and thresholds

• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment

Experience:

• Post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care

• Experience within Duty, Assessment, or Front Door teams

• Experience managing safeguarding and child protection cases

• Experience of multi-agency partnership working

Why Salford?

Salford is not just about work; it's a place that offers a vibrant lifestyle with its rich industrial history and lively cultural scene. Whether you enjoy exploring waterfront attractions, indulging in diverse culinary delights, or participating in community events, Salfo