Qualified Social Worker - CP & Family Support

Portman Recruitment ,
Telford, Shropshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29.93 p/h

Overview

We have fantastic opportunities for experienced social workers to join Telford & Wrekin Council as they continue to make a real impact on children’s lives. The ideal Social Worker will have experience of working in a Frontline environment as this role involved work in CIN, CP and Court settings. The key to success in this role is to be able to work competently on cases with little supervision Telford & Wrekin Council is a Co-operative Council which means we are working together with our residents, partners and local organisations to collectively deliver the best we can for Telford and Wrekin with the combined resources we have. We serve a population of 170,000 people and our population is younger than the national average. Our borough is predicted to grow in the next 13 years adding nearly another 30,000 people. We deliver a diverse range of services to all our communities and we are constantly aiming to improve the quality of these. To do this we want to recruit enthusiastic individuals who are determined to succeed in their careers, to help us to achieve and maintain our goals and high standards. Telford & Wrekin are offering an hourly rate of £29.93 dependent upon experience, with career progression available, and an employment offer that can’t be beaten. Once you join TeamPortman you will never want to work with any other agency Telford & Wrekin ’s offer to you: You will benefit from regular reflective supervision and a strong management oversight Reimbursement of mileage and expenses An Employment Assistance Scheme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support Access to the latest technologies to help you to do the job, including a personal laptop and mobile phone Supportive management structure and open-door policy. Telford & Wrekin wants you to: Be dedicated to child centred practice, listening to children and young people and taking action to improve their lives Hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England Have the skill and abilities to analyse information, undertake assessments, maintain records and create plans that are SMART and deliver interventions that meet the needs of children and families with an unwavering focus on outcomes Be committed to being part of Telford & Wrekin’s Council and making sure that you deliver their vision for children through their Improvement Plans Have a multi-agency approach to working together with whoever needs to play their part in helping the child and their family to achieve their goals Be creative in developing positive and effective relationships with the child and their family or carers that enables direct work to be completed successfully and change sustained Portman’s commitment to you Never forget that that you are an essential part of our business Treat you as a professional person, with respect and consideration always Ensure that you are paid every time, on-time and without issues Keep you fully informed ‘in the loop’ regarding suitable bookings as they arise Provide you with the best rates available within your area of expertise Always be there for you as/when you need to speak with us