At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in need and manage complex cases with a dedicated team.
- Company: Join a supportive local authority focused on children's welfare.
- Benefits: Earn up to £42ph plus accommodation allowance and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options with a collaborative team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your social work career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and three years of post-qualifying experience required.
The predicted salary is between 42 - 42 £ per hour.
Role: Cared for Children's Social Worker
Salary: up to £42ph
Job Type: Locum, Long term placement
Shifts: 37 hours a week, Mon - Fri
Benefits: Accommodation allowance of £150 per week, currently approved up until Dec 26.
Office attendance is expected up to three times per week. During duty weeks, full-time office presence is required. Remote working is permitted but staff must remain available to respond to crisis situations and Section 47 enquiries.
About the Role:
- Caseload Expectations: Typically, 20-24 cases, including a mix of complex Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and assessments.
- Team Structure: 2 teams total - covering Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Each team includes a Team Manager, an Advanced Social Worker, and five to six Social Workers.
- Supervision: Frequency varies by team but minimum requirement of a monthly supervision.
- Progression Opportunities: Pathways exist for career development and permanent roles.
- Travel Requirements: Candidates must be able to travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county to visit children placed outside the area - we are looking for workers who hold a UK drivers licence, Business insurance and have access to a vehicle.
- Duty Rota: Teams cover duty one full week every three weeks.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Education: Degree in Social Work.
- Licenses: In line with the Department for Education's updated agency rules, all candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience (PQE) in direct employment with an English local authority.
- Must not have left a permanent social work role within the past six months from a children's services department or a local authority in the South West region.
- Must be available to work from the office in Torbay each week.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong case management and problem-solving ability. Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases.
- Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who values safeguarding and empowerment.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
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