Description:
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SW Locums are looking for Qualified Social Workers with a minimum of 2 years UK experience in a Frontline Children & Family statutory setting, for a number of Assessment and Safeguarding Vacancies in Norfolk.
The pay rate for these posts is extremely attractive at £45 per hour
In addition, the client will offer up to £150 accommodation per week (pro rata) depending on location.
There are 4 vacancies in the Assessment Team in the South Locality and Two vacancies in the Assessment & Safeguarding locality teams – covering East, West or North Norfolk & Broadland.
Candidate requirements:
Understand and apply core social work competencies:
- safeguarding
- communication
- sharing information
- supporting transitions
- understanding child and young person’s development
- multi agency working
Additional abilities needed:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effect positive change.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989, 2004, Working Together 2016 and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of current policy and practice, including electronic case management systems.
- Knowledge of childcare, child protection procedures, resources, current department of health guidance and quality protects.
- Knowledge of child development and attachment, understanding the impact of parental problems and the short and long term impacts of abuse and neglect on children.
- Demonstrable expertise in assessments, including core assessments.
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with multi agency partners.
- Understanding of the respective roles and responsibilities of other professionals and how child and family social workers can contribute their unique role as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to, and knowledge and understanding of, equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practices, and user involvement.
- A commitment to CPD.
- Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritise and manage caseloads, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to reflect and learn from own behaviour and feedback, identifying impact of action on others.
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 £350 for bringing your own position to us *
* Terms and conditions apply
Rest assured, we will look after you.
