Children’s Social Worker – Duty & Assessment – Lancashire

Children’s Social Worker

Team: Duty and Assessment

Location: Lancashire

Rate: £38

Details:-

2 X Qualified Social Worker required asap in the (D & A Central ) Team , Lancashire House, Accrington Starting date – ASAP Hourly rate.

Must Have: 3+ years experience of Duty & Assessment.

There are many benefits to working in Lancashire including, but not limited to: –

Flexible Working – TOIL (time off in lieu if working beyond your 37 hours)

Manageable caseloads

Family Friendly Employer (help to balance family commitments) –

Travel benefits (mileage paid)

It is a really exciting time to work in Lancashire and our Children’s Services are progressive and innovative. We embrace strength-based approaches, are currently embedding a family safeguarding model of practice and offer a good work life balance. Working with children and young people is both challenging and rewarding, enabling you to make a positive difference in their lives. We understand the importance of our teams having the right support in place, a healthy work-life balance and a manageable caseload. We pay your mileage and we have a time of in lieu policy.

Working with Ashberry you can confidently expect:   

• An experienced Consultant who has access to all suitable roles – available by phone, email and WhatsApp

• A simple online registration process, with help at hand to guide you through

• Referral scheme

• Weekly payroll

We recruit in all areas of Social Work, both Children and Adults, and all the sub-specialties within these e.g. MASH, Locality, Duty and Assessment, Mental Health etc.  Management roles are also commonly available if you are looking for a higher level position.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!