Experienced Social Worker

Swindon Borough Council are looking to take on a 10 Qualified Social Workers, to be part of the North and South Safeguarding team. There will be 5 experienced social workers designated to each POD team, with an overall team manager. Both teams are now based at Swindon Borough Council, Wat Tyler West 3rd Floor and work alongside the Assessment and Child Protection Team. The teams will require each social worker to have the experience and skills to undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments, all to be carried out in a timely way that will development the outcome, focusing on care plans with children and their families. The candidate also needs to possess an in-depth understanding of the current relevant legislation, procedures and assessment process within social work. You will also be required to have extensive knowledge of social work principles, ethics and practices. The ideal candidate will be able to deal with complex cases, group work, and community issues as well as having the ability to work individually with great enthusiasm to succeed. The requirements for the post are: - HCPC Registration - Must have completed or near completion of ASYE - Relevant social work qualification job ref:PAJ116