Overview

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Children’s Social Worker to join a Local Authority’s children in care team in the Halton area. They are looking for someone to work 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 – this is on a block-booking basis. The successful candidate must have prior experience of working with children aged 0-18 months.Key Duties:* Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases* Providing casework supervision to other social workers in the team* Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases* Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers* Maintain and update case notes and other records* Write high quality reports as required and where required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings* Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention* Liaise with colleagues in the same or different departments to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities* Work effectively on complex situationsRequirements:* Social Work England registration* Experience of working with children aged 0-18 months* Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed understanding of relevant legislation* Analytical, planning and communications skillsCompany benefits:* Great development opportunities* 24/7 Assistance* Free DBS Check and Mandatory Online Training Modules* Weekly payroll* Referral Benefit Scheme

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