Qualified Social Worker, Cheshire West Council, Childrens Fostering Team
Cheshire West & Chester
Ref: EN24-360
| Division: | Childrens Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | Cheshire West & Chester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN24-360 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Cheshire West Council, Childrens Fostering 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:
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of Cheshire West and Chester’s Children by delivering a high quality service, keeping Children’s wellbeing and safety at the heart of your approach
• Successful candidate will be required to have post qualifying experience in child care social work, preferably with direct experience of fostering work; they will join our enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Mainstream Fostering Team as we continue to develop our fostering service
• Knowledge of current child protection policies and procedures is essential, as is experience of working with children and families
• Involved in recruitment, training and completing assessments of foster carers that are robust and completed in a timely manner in order to ensure we continue of offer stability in placement and secure high quality provision for our children
• Post requires a Social Work qualification, extensive knowledge of legislation underpinning delivery of social care including fostering regulations and standards
• 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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