Children’s Social Worker – Child In Need/Children with Disability – Sefton

Job Title: Children’s Social Worker

Location: Sefton

Teams:  Child In Need/Children with Disability

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37

Rate: £34.86

Office Use: RQ1326266

We are looking for Social Work Practitioners who are able to undertake work across Sefton’s Social Work teams, including child in need, child protection, children in care and children with disability.

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 their 5 year children and young peoples’ plan.

Sefton is an exciting place to be and we would like Social Workers to join them, to be part of their journey of continuous improvement. Sefton has a committed workforce and they are keen to drive down caseloads and achieve good outcomes for their children and Young People.

If you come to work for Sefton, 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 their workforce and this will be available for anyone who joins Sefton. Consistency and stability is important to them.

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!