Children's Social Worker
Experienced Social Worker - Permanence Team 🌟 Job Summary
Wirral Council are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our Permanence Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and successful integration into permanent homes. As part of a dynamic team, you will work independently and collaboratively to meet the social care needs of children and families, promoting their independence and enhancing their quality of life.
Responsibilities 📋 Ensure Safety and Outcomes: Provide services to ensure children are safe and achieving positive outcomes. Assessment and Support: Offer professional information, assessments, and support to children, young people, and their families. Liaison: Collaborate with internal and external partners for comprehensive assessment and care planning. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, analyse information critically, and follow organisational safeguarding policies. Statutory Duties: Perform statutory duties related to safeguarding concerns. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with multi-agency teams to deliver seamless services to children and families with multiple needs. Court Involvement: Prepare reports, attend, and give evidence in court proceedings as needed. Expertise Development: Develop expertise in specific areas of children’s social care practice. Investigation: Investigate allegations of neglect or ill-treatment. Supervision: Oversee cases and provide clear direction and support to team members. Requirements ✅ Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent; registered with Social Care England. Professional Development: Evidence of continuing professional development. Legislative Knowledge: Understanding of UK legislation relevant to Children and Families. Multi-Agency Experience: Experience working and leading in a multi-agency environment. 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.