JOB-20240819-db742659
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Children in Care team in Preston. This full-time locum position offers a competitive rate of £36 per hour. If you are eager to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people, this is an exciting opportunity for you.
Perks and benefits:
Engage in flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle. Enjoy the benefit of earning time off in lieu for any hours worked beyond the standard 37-hour week, ensuring you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Thrive in a manageable caseload environment, typically ranging between 15 and 22 cases, so you can focus on delivering quality support. Benefit from being a part of a family-friendly employer that understands the importance of work-life integration. Relish the advantage of travel benefits with mileage paid to ease your commute and professional visits.
What you will do:
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people, understanding their needs and ensuring their best interests are met.
- Play a vital role in creating and implementing care plans, aiming for positive outcomes for the children.
- Collaborate with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to each child's care.
- Conduct assessments and reviews, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met and that the welfare of the child remains paramount.
- Offer guidance, support, and appropriate interventions tailored for children and young people with complex needs.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK working as a qualified Social Worker
Join us in Lancashire where we are paving the way with progressive and innovative children's services. Embrace a family safeguarding model that values strength-based approaches, offering an environment where you'll receive robust support and the tools needed to succeed.
Preston is a vibrant city offering a high quality of life. With its rich history, pleasant parks, and cultural attractions, it is a remarkable place to live and work. Enjoy the balance of urban convenience and peaceful countryside surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit community. Come be part of something special in Preston where your work is more than just a job, it is a calling.
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