Cheshire West and Chester- Child in Need / Duty assessment team

Posted 06 January 2022
Salary Up to £30 per hour
LocationChester
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMIKEALA_1641459837
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client Cheshire West and Chester council is looking for a Qualified soical worker to join their Child in Need / Duty assessment team.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1

Assess the needs of children and young people who require social work services including the identification of risk and the need for protection. To develop, co-ordinate and deliver multi-agency plans to meet assessed needs and to review these plans to ensure they continue to meet assessed needs

2

Identify unmet needs and gaps in service provision to inform resource allocation and service development

3

Engage other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies in the delivery of services agreed following the assessment of need

4

Manage an allocated workload within a team setting

5

Comply with the statutory obligations and departmental policing and procedures.

6

Maintain accurate and up to date records on the Integrated Children's System (ICS) at all times

7

Prepare for and participate in professional supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities

8

Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other Social Services staff, professional groups and interested bodies

9

Provide professional support to newly qualified and less experienced social work staff to enable others to develop their knowledge and skills

Enhanced DBS [plus Childrens/Adults Barred List]

HCPC Registration - Essential

Self-motivation - Essential

Enthusiasm - Essential

Ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required - Essential

Ability to travel across Cheshire - Essential

A sense of humour - Desirable

Tolerance - Desirable

Energy - Desirable

Essential requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* ASYE completed

Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.