Social Worker

Posted 07 October 2024
Salary Up to £38 per hour
LocationSomerset
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceGT07101_1728318445
Contact NameGeorge Taphouse

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates are currently recruiting for a Qualified Children's Senior Social Worker to join an Assessment team on a Locum basis.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER & REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the team

As an assessment social worker, you will be responsible for conducting assessments for children and families referred to Children's Social Work via MASH. You will work closely with other professionals, such as health visitors, teachers, and police officers, to gather information and make informed decisions about the welfare and safety of children. This role will involve conducting home visits, writing reports, and attending court hearings when necessary.

About you

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, proactive professional with a strong working knowledge of Children's legislation and specific experience in Assessment, Children In Need and Children Protection. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is essential along with a minimum of two years' experience working in a Children's Services setting.

What's on offer?

  • £38 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Option also available)
  • Hybrid working
  • Good Ofsted rating

For more information, please get in contact

George Taphouse - Senior Recruitment Consultant

07436 399 975 / 0118 948 5555