Social Worker Children & Families
Posted Today by SW Locums
£42 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Summary: The role of Qualified Social Worker in the Children's Access and Assessment Team in Aylesbury, Bucks, requires experienced candidates with strong post-qualification experience. The position involves working with children and families to conduct assessments, develop plans, and ensure appropriate support is provided. Candidates must commit to a minimum contract of four months and demonstrate a history of commitment to previous authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete assessments of allocated cases reflecting individual circumstances, needs, risks, strengths, and protective factors.
- Manage a caseload of varying complexity, responding to referrals from various sources.
- Assess the needs of children and families under appropriate statutory frameworks, collaborating with partner agencies.
- Participate in a duty rota to respond to crisis situations and support children in remaining safely with their families.
- Empower families and carers to address issues affecting their wellbeing and achieve positive change.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Social Worker with post-qualification experience.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies.
- Experience in crisis intervention and support.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Salary (Rate): £42/hour
City: Aylesbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
SW Locums need capable Qualified Social Workers who are confident in their ability to work in the Children's Access and Assessment Team in Ayesbury, Bucks.
We need strong experienced candidates, who have exceptional post qualification experience and are able to hit the ground running.
Ideally displaying previous commitment to other authorities.
Must be able to commit to 4 months minimum contract
Exceptional rates offered £38 - £42 per hour, Assessment.
Work with children and families to complete assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support.
Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.
Assess the needs of children and families under the appropriate statutory frameworks, liaising and working with partner agencies, and other Children’s Services teams, as required
Participate in a duty rota responding to crisis situations and supporting children to remain safely within their families
Enable and empower individual’s families and carers to address issues which affect their health, financial, emotional and social wellbeing and to achieve and sustain positive change.
At SW Locums you will benefit from:
- Great, fast and accurate rates of pay.
- Committed support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
- No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
- Contact available 24/7.
- Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide. and exclusive training.
- Free DBS and compliance service.
- Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.*
- Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £££ for bringing your own position to us *
Rest assured, we will look after you.
* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.