Experienced Social Worker

Posted 09 June 2022
Salary depending on experience
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
Referencejess40_1654763713
Contact NameJessica Bussell

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an Experienced Social Worker.

You will need to be:

  • SWE registered
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Job Description:

  • Provide a high quality social work service for children and families in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide high quality child and family assessments in relation to children in need, those who require protection or those who are 'looked after' by the local authority.
  • To prepare reports under supervision of practice assessors and/or qualified social workers to courts to attend court hearings when necessary.
  • To hold a maximum caseload of 20 cases.
  • To provide effective case plans for all children on your caseload and amend these when necessary. To regularly monitor and review the progress of young people.
  • Keep up to date and accurate records using the appropriate information technology.
  • Produce high quality written and verbal reports to a range of professional and legal forums.
  • Make professional decisions which comply with departmental policies and procedures and contribute to the priorities framework.
  • Participate in supervision, team meetings and the duty system within your team.
  • Respond in a clear and courteous manner to enquiries from the public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence or in face to face meetings.
  • Liaise effectively with relevant external agencies e.g. police, health authority etc. and with relevant colleagues in other divisions and council departments.
  • Understand and actively implement the council's Equal Opportunities Policy in professional practice and service delivery.

Why Choose Remedy?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • 1st tier agency
  • Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly