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Social Worker

Employer
Search Consultancy
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire
Salary
£35/hour
Closing date
18 Dec 2020

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Job Sector
Care & Social Work
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Search Consultancy Ltd is currently looking for a Social Worker to work on a Fostering Team in Blackpool. This position is on a contract basis starting as soon as possible

Salary: up to £35

Description:

A vacancy has arisen on the Support to Foster Carers team. The role of the fostering team social worker is to assist the foster carer in their task of providing care to a child in care which will improve the child's well being and life chances by promoting the individual outcomes for children. You will that ensure the foster carer has access to adequate social work and other professional support, information and advice, to enable the foster carer to provide consistent, high quality care for a child or young person placed in their home. Your relationship with the foster carer should be within professional boundaries and with a clear understanding you're your primary responsibility is to the child in placement. You will ensure that the child is seen and their individual needs are reflected in support for the carers professional development.

Candidates must be able to meet the following criteria:

· Experience and demonstrable skills in engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods
· At least 2 years' experience in statutory children's social work
· Good understanding of safeguarding children processes
· Experience of court work
· Experience of managing a varied and complex case load
· Ability to write concise, fit for purpose reports/court statements and ability to maintain up to date and accurate records.
· Ability to work as part of a team.
· Experience of inputting into children's services data systems (Mosaic;ICS)
· Ability to be flexible, resilient and reflective.

Why Search Consultancy Ltd?

Since our first office opened thirty years ago, we've built an enviable reputation for providing high quality recruitment service. The Health and Social Care division at Search Consultancy Ltd is one of the largest providers of temporary healthcare workers. Your dedicated consultant will provide advice and work with you to find the perfect job.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online or contact Mike Shaw at the Manchester office.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Company

Candidates trust us with their jobs searches as we respect them and give them our time. Appreciating how challenging it can be to find a new job is why we have a loyal temp workforce and what sees people return to us when they need our help. We offer:

  • Careers advice
  • Complimentary training
  • Referral incentives
  • Rewards for excellence
  • Access to our network of employers even when there are no live jobs

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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