Our client, Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Through Care Team

This will initially be for 3 months with the possibility to extend.

Purpose of Post

The purpose of the post is to provide a comprehensive service to the Children in our care and those leaving care to prepare them for a successful adult life.

All staff will be expected to consider their role in the context of the objectives that the Department is working towards and to contribute constructively to the continuous improvement, performance management and best value culture and also the interagency context of the Department's work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure that looked after children and young people are visited, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential during and following their period in care.

2. To carry out social work duties and tasks in accordance with the policy and procedures of the department and standards set down in law, guidance and regulations.

3. To work with members of the public and other agencies/departments to assess needs, risks and eligibility for services; to agree Care Plans and to arrange and deliver services.

4. To work effectively with children, young people and their families, carers and foster carers and ensure that their views are taken into account throughout the assessment, planning and review process.

5. To ensure that all necessary information regarding individual children and their families is input appropriately into the Integrated Children's System in accordance with specified standards.

6. To feedback to the team manager any problems in relation to the effective provision of services and/or policies.

7. To support and facilitate group work and activities e.g. Children in Care Council, group activities and celebratory events.

8. Any other duties of a related nature which might reasonably be required and allocated by the team manager

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.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo 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.