Social Worker ~ Safeguarding Team ~ Up To £30 Per Hour

Looking for a Social Worker to join a team in Stafford 37 Hours per week. Contract position. Qualifications/Professional membership - Professional Social Work qualification ( DIP SW , CQSW ,CSS) or other Social Work Qualification where certified by the HCPC - Registration with the HCPC - To be working towards or completed AYSE. - To be willing to work towards or gained the approved children and families practitioner status Knowledge and Experience - 2 years post qualification experience (3 years for adoption practice) - Relevant training and experience in safeguarding - Experience in a wide range of aspects of the social work role - Understanding of the key pieces of legislation in place in respect of children's welfare and safeguarding - Understanding of the "Assessment Framework" - A clear understanding of "Working Together to Safeguard Children", "Care Matters" and "Care Planning Regulations" - Understanding of the structures and systems in place which provide the framework for undertaking all relevant duties - Understanding of the effects of problematic situations experienced by the children and families with whom we work - Sound knowledge of child development - Knowledge of family dynamics and effect on children's lives - Knowledge of the effects of disability and chronic illness on children and families Key tasks of the role and service will include: 1. Holding and managing a full caseload, prioritising all work in accordance with the Directorate's Policies and Procedures, standing orders, budgets and all relevant legislation. 2. Complying at all times with the policy and procedures of Families First (People) in respect of all aspects of work. 3. Ensuring that all work is completed within the stated timescales in accordance with both national and local policy. 4. Planning, carrying out and monitoring all activities required for individual children and families to ensure that they achieve their assessed outcomes. 5. Undertaking regular reviews of individual children's and families situations and to use the outcome to formulate new arrangements and plans in conjunction with service users and other agencies. 6. Maintaining client records in line with Directorate policies and procedures within the framework provided by the Integrated Children's System in relation to recording information about children and families. 7. Participating in regular supervision or consultation with the Team Manager and ensuring that they are always made aware of significant issues in respect of children and families. 8. Providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Court's, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Reviews and any other forum as directed by the Team Manager. 5 9. Working in partnership with colleagues within the Directorate and also outside agencies in order to achieve identified outcomes for vulnerable children in their service area. 10. Ensuring that work they are responsible for contributes to the achievement of all agreed performance targets at an individual, team and divisional level Why Choose us?????? * Daily Payroll * Have access to jobs with over 100 clients nationwide * 1st Tier Agency * Your own consultant * Find your own job BONUS up to £1000 * Refer a friend BONUS * Free DBS Service