Login to Apply

SW Locums are looking for social work practitioners for our client in Sefton, who are able to undertake work across our social work teams including child in need, child protection, children in care and children with disability.

Consistency and stability is important to this client so they are able to offer 6 month contracts to those that join. Pay can be negotiated, subject to previous experience and suitable reference checks.

Sefton is a changing and vibrant authority, already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards an exciting 2030 vision and delivering our 5 year children and young peoples plan.

The team is an exciting place to be and we would like social workers be part of their journey of continuous improvement, they are a committed team and are keen to drive down caseloads and achieve good outcomes for our children and Young People.

The team offer a flexible working policy for all staff with the ability to work from home and car parking if you come to the office.

The team believe training and supervision is key to our workforce and this will be available for anyone who is appointed.

Consistency and stability is important to this client so they are able to offer 6 month contracts to those that join. Pay can be negotiated, subject to previous experience and suitable reference checks.

Expectations:

* 2-3 years minimum UK Child Protection experience.

* Social Work England Registration.

* right to work in the UK.

* Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and their families.

* Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families in line with Children in Need, Child Protection and Care plans.

* To carry out timely assessments on children, young people and families in accordance with the Framework for Assessment and working together guidance.

* Ensure assessments and planning for children and young people actively promote the participation and engagement of all relevant agencies, the child/young person and their family.

* Prepare/formulate care plans for children and young people which take account of their views wishes in the implementation of those care plans.

* To maintain case records to a high standard and produce reports in accordance with the Service guidance/policy and procedure which reflect national guidelines using the relevant information technology.

* To ensure that the diverse needs of children, young people and their families are identified, met and regularly reviewed and plans updated to reflect any subsequent changes.

* To participate in developmental activities as may be required, and to promote improvement of service or the use of resources.

* Ensure the statutory duties of the Council are fulfilled and met in accordance with legal requirements and Service responsibilities in relation to statutory reviews or instruments in accordance with the particular responsibilities of the post taking into consideration the council’s duty to promote and safeguard a child’s welfare.

* To pursue appropriate personal and professional training and development opportunities as and when they occur to ensure compliance with GSCC and Directorate standards/expectations.

At SW Locums you will benefit from:

* Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.

* Great rates of pay.

* No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.

* Fastest and accurate payments available.

* Contact available 24/7.

* Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.

* Free DBS and compliance service.

* Access to on-going training opportunities.

* Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering a substantial £££ bonus for successfully placed referrals.

* Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £££ for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme