Children's Social Worker

6 days ago


Dorset, United Kingdom Pertemps Professional Recruitment Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Children's Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Location: South West

Job Reference: Not Applicable

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Service. As a Children's Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting children and families in need, working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Use skills, knowledge, and experience to make full assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs.
  • Manage an agreed case load.
  • Use specialist communication skills to achieve optimum outcomes for service users.
  • Devise individual care plans, taking account of diversity and promoting dignity and empowerment.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
  • Experienced in working with children and families, including those from vulnerable groups.
  • Experience working within Court, Children in Need, and Child Protection.
  • Supporting child and families subject to CIN and Child Protection planning, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings.
  • Understanding factors that impact children, including abuse and neglect.
  • Undertake Child & Family Assessments demonstrating effective analysis, decision making, planning, and review.
  • Undertake effective direct work with children and families.
  • Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in approach.
  • Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues.
  • Constantly striving for continuous improvement to provide the best outcomes for children.
  • Able to use excellent mediation and negotiation skills on behalf of service users.
  • Highly skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and families to engage them in assessments and plans.
  • Committed to providing our service users with a high-quality service.
  • Experienced in working in a multi-disciplinary, interagency basis.

About Us:

Pertemps Professional Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in social work and care recruitment. We are committed to providing high-quality recruitment services to our clients and candidates.

What We Offer:

  • A dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to.
  • An easy registration process (all done online).
  • Referral schemes and incentives.
  • Ongoing compliance managed for you.
  • Prompt and reliable payroll.


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