At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the First Response Team to assess and safeguard children and young people.
- Company: Eden Brown Synergy, a leader in Social Care recruitment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunities for contract extensions and referral bonuses available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a part-time schedule.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and significant experience in Children's Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 34.2 - 41.8 £ per hour.
Location: Leicestershire
Pay Rate: £38 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - finishing at 12:30pm
Contract: Agency Rolling Contract
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker / Children's Social Worker to join the First Response Team at Leicestershire County Council. This is an excellent part-time Senior Social Worker opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a flexible working pattern of 18.5 hours per week, across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
The Role
As a Senior Social Worker within the First Response Team, you will play a key role in responding to referrals, assessing risk and safeguarding children and young people. You will be responsible for undertaking Children and Families Assessments, responding to safeguarding referrals, identifying levels of need and making professional recommendations regarding appropriate intervention. The role would suit an experienced Children's Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, MASH Social Worker, Referral and Assessment Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker with strong statutory children's social care experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and respond to children's social care referrals within the First Response Team.
- Undertake Child and Family Assessments and gather information from children, families and partner agencies.
- Assess and manage risk and safeguarding concerns.
- Make informed professional decisions regarding thresholds, intervention and escalation.
- Undertake statutory social work assessments in line with relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
- Work closely with MASH, safeguarding, police, education, health and other multi-agency professionals.
- Develop effective working relationships with children, young people, parents and carers.
- Ensure the voice of the child remains central to assessment and decision-making.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory recording requirements are met.
- Identify appropriate support, services and interventions for children and families.
- Contribute to safeguarding planning and multi-agency decision-making.
- Manage competing priorities effectively within a fast-paced First Response / Referral and Assessment environment.
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people while ensuring safeguarding remains a priority.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Current Social Work England (SWE) registration.
- Significant experience working within Children's Social Care.
- Strong experience in First Response, MASH, Referral & Assessment, Safeguarding, CIN or Child Protection.
Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?
At Eden Brown Synergy, we specialise in Social Care recruitment and work closely with Local Authorities across the UK to provide high-quality temporary and permanent opportunities. As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you will benefit from:
- Competitive Social Work pay rates.
- Access to a wide range of Children's Social Work jobs and Local Authority vacancies.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.
- Support with the registration, compliance and onboarding process.
- Regular updates and ongoing support during your placement.
- Access to new opportunities across Children's Social Care, Adult Social Care and specialist services.
- Expert knowledge of Local Authority recruitment and compliance requirements.
- Opportunities for contract extensions and future assignments.
- Referral bonus opportunities when you recommend qualified Social Work professionals.
Apply today or contact Eden Brown Synergy to discuss this opportunity.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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