Qualified Social Workers x 7, First Response Team, Northampton
- Posted 31 January 2019
- Salary £30 - £32 per hour
- LocationNorthampton
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Social Care
- ReferenceNorth/FR_1548952915
- Contact NameDee Spencer
Job description
Qualified Social Workers x 7, First Response Team, Northampton, £32 per hour!
We urgently require up to 7 experienced Social Workers for a busy First Response Team.
As an experienced Qualified Social Worker you will join a fast moving service with a rotating duty element between with the MASH and the Police Child Protection Unit.
This arrangement facilitates timely information sharing and joint planning to ensure an immediate and prompt response for children and young people.
This team deals with the initial point of assessment and undertakes all Section 47 enquiries and the first part of Single S17 Assessments following referrals from MASH in relation to children and young people.
Essential requirements:
- A social work qualification (degree in social work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent recognised social work qualification
- A strong social work background with excellent communication skills
- Good working knowledge and understanding of the Children Acts and other relevant Childrens Social Care legislation and guidance
- Car driver is essential
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV to Dee Spencer 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.