Children’s Social Worker – Safeguarding – Blackburn

Children’s Social Worker
Team: Safeguarding
Location: Blackburn
Rate: £39

Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services require a full time agency Social Worker to cover in its Safeguarding Service.

The candidate will have at least 18 months post qualification experience in Referral and Assessment and/or longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work.

The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential.

You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

There will be both homeworking and office-based working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly.

You will receive regular supervision, be welcomed as part of a good team and in our great Local Authority.
Central town location
Close to main road networks
Supportive and open door to senior managers
Modern office working environment and technology
Discounted car parking close by
0009 6CBF / 1

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 – available by phone, email and WhatsApp
• Weekly Payroll
• A simple online registration process, with help at hand to guide you through
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus
• 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.

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