Trafford Council - Social Worker - Complex Needs

Posted 07 June 2021
Salary £30 - £32 per hour
LocationTrafford
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMIKEALA_1623079520
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client, Trafford Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Complex Needs childrens team.

The Complex Needs (Children's Social Care) team works with a wide range of children and young people with disabilities across the borough up to the age of 18. The service provides support to children with challenging behaviours, autism, learning disabilities, and complex health and physical disabilities. We are highly regarded by parents and colleagues across Trafford and we work closely with parents, school and the community to help parents raise the most challenging children. We undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, care proceedings and other court work, and Children in Care. The work is varied and all your skills as a social worker will be called upon.


The Complex Needs team supports children with complex needs to remain at home whenever possible and for as long as possible. We are looking for people who can adopt an innovative approach to supporting children's social care and ensure continuity of care to our vulnerable service users. You will have a sound knowledge of legislation relevant to the posts and demonstrable insight into the issues facing children, young people and families. With strong communication and assessment skills, you will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with families and colleagues from various agencies.

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.