Referral & Assessment Social Worker

A Local Authority is looking for Qualified Social Workers for their Initial Response team in Northamptonshire. This position is a full-time and permanent.

The ideal Social Workers will have post qualification experience in Children's Social Work. This is a great chance to become an integral part of an exciting future as they aspiring to be "Outstanding" rated by Ofsted.

Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK and Social Work degree

Benefits for you as the Social Worker:

• Training & Development opportunities
• 28 days of annual leave + public holidays (rising with service)
• Up to £8,000 relocation package
• £6,000 welcome bonus
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Government pension scheme
• Social Work England registration paid
• Flexible working practices
• Various discounts
• Additional benefits

Duties and Responsibilities for you as the Social Worker:

• Managing a caseload
• Working with Children & Young People post referral
• Collaboration with multiple teams
• Reporting to the Team Manager

Requirements for you as the Social Worker:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Post qualification experience in Children's Social Work
• An excellent working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant to Children Social Care

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary Scale: £37,884 + £41,120 benefits dependent on experience

Please note: Interviews can be held prior to the closing date so if you are interested, please get in contact ASAP in order to not miss out on the opportunity

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny - 07587031098 or jolweny@charecruitment.com

If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement
• Application form enhancement
• Access to many jobs in the market
• One central point of contact
• Interview preparation assistance
• Expert consultation
• Questions answered
• Offer negotiation

We recruit for all Social Work teams in Children & Adult's Social Work:

• Fostering
• Adoption
• Looked after Children / Children in Care
• Leaving Care / Transitions
• Child Protection
• Safeguarding / Locality
• Children in Need
• MASH / Front Door
• Hospital Discharge
• Integrated Response
• Learning Disabilities / Physical Disabilities
• Mental Health
• Community
• Forensic
• Older People

We recruit for all levels in Social Work:

• Newly Qualified Social Worker / ASYE Social Worker
• Social Worker
• Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner / Advanced Practitioner / Lead Social Worker
• Deputy Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Team Manager / Practice Manager
• Service Manager / Operations Manager / Regional Manager
• Registered Manager / Head of Service
• Assistant Director
• Director / CEO