Grade 9 Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

• A qualified social worker (Degree or equivalent qualification)

• Registered with Social Worker England

• Enhanced DBS check

2 X Qualified Social Worker required asap in the (D & A Central ) Team , Lancashire House, Accrington

tarting date – ASAP

Hourly rate – between £34 and £38 dependent upon worker’s experience.

Must Have: 3+ years experience of Duty & Assessment., * A qualified social worker

• Registered with Social Worker England

• Enhanced DBS check

• A proven social work background across children and families social work

• Knowledge of relevant Fostering Services legislation standards and regulations

• Experience of working in a fostering team is ideal

• A car owner / driver

• Good organisational and analytical skills

There are many benefits to working in Lancashire including, but not limited to: – Flexible Working – TOIL (time off in lieu if working beyond your 37 hours) – Manageable caseloads – Family Friendly Employer (help to balance family commitments) – Travel benefits (mileage paid) It is a really exciting time to work in Lancashire and our Children’s Services are progressive and innovative. We embrace strength-based approaches, are currently embedding a family safeguarding model of practice and offer a good work life balance. Working with children and young people is both challenging and rewarding, enabling you to make a positive difference in their lives. We understand the importance of our teams having the right support in place, a healthy work-life balance and a manageable caseload. We pay your mileage and we have a time of in lieu policy., * Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

• Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

• Desirable location with excellent transport links

• A stable and well-supported working environment