Qualified Social Worker, Assistant Team Manager,Wrexham Council, Childrens Social Work Team

Wrexham

Ref: EN163-312

Division: Childrens Services
Specialist Area: Assistant Team Manager
Location: Wrexham
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN163-312

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Assistant Team Manager,Wrexham Council, Childrens Social Work Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team

Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children’s Social Work team

The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager

The responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Team Manager to manage the social work service which safeguards from harm and promotes the wellbeing of children in need / vulnerable adults to the designated client group of people who need care and support, and their carers, across the Borough in line with departmental policy  based on relevant legislation
• Assist the Team Manager to manage other fieldwork services for that same client group
• Assist in the efficient management of the resources of the team with particular regard to the quality of service provision in accordance with WCBC policy and statutory requirements, within a given budget
• Previous management experience is essential, strong risk assessment skills and  a proven record of front line child protection experience and court work. The candidate will work alongside three other Assistant managers
• Team is very busy managing complex work ranging  from Child in need cases, Child protection and care proceedings
• Liaise with other professionals
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 3 month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance

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Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530