Social Worker Sefton SW9130

SW Locums are looking for social work practitioners who are able to undertake work across our social work teams including child in need, child protection, children in care and children with disability. You must have Social Work England Registration and have UK practice experience as a qualified social worker in Childrens services.

Sefton is a changing and vibrant authority, already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards an exciting 2030 vision and delivering our 5 year children and young peoples plan.

You will need to capably be able to:

• Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Children’s Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families in line with Children in Need, Child Protection and Care plans.

It is an exciting place to be and the team would like social workers to join them on their exciting journey of continuous improvement.

Sefton has a committed workforce and they are determined to drive down caseloads and achieve good outcomes for our children and Young People.

If you are successful in your application, they have a flexible working policy for all staff with the ability to work from home and car parking if you come to the office.

They believe training and supervision is key to our workforce and this will be available for anyone who joins the team.

Consistency and stability is important to the team, so they are able to offer 6-month contracts to those that join and pay can be negotiated, subject to previous experience and suitable reference checks.

At SW Locums you will benefit from:

• Educated assistance with every aspect of the selection process.
• Use of Fully FCSA Compliant Umbrella companies.
• 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 £350 for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.