Children's Social Worker 0-Infant Team

Blackpool Council, Newton, Fylde

Children's Social Worker 0-Infant Team

£87360

Blackpool Council, Newton, Fylde

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 23 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: bd69c01652624e22bd190ed29f264b04

Full Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP., The team is an exciting and specialist new team, created to implement the principles of Born Into Care; supporting children remaining in the care of their family wherever possible, working intensively with our multi-agency partners when doing so. This social work team completes pre-birth assessments for all single children (not part of a sibling group) and single children under the age of 12 months; therefore spanning assessments, child in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and care proceedings., The post holder is expected to undertake case management independently and demonstrate an ability to adapt their approach from first principles to deal with more complex or unusual cases, assessing and managing risks appropriately. The experience of the practitioner will be determined by the grade of the post offered at H1 or H2. Blackpool Council is an innovative organisation and is driving the implementation of the Knowledge and skills statement (KSS) from the Department for Health in preparation for the launch of the National Accreditation and Assessment Scheme. As such we would expect potential employees to reference individual practice to the KSS. The role purpose and main duties and responsibilities of this role have been mapped to and are aligned with the Knowledge and Skills Statements for social work.

  • A qualified social worker
  • Registered with Social Worker England
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • 0-infant team

    · Excellent competitive pay rate - paid weekly! · Excellent management structure with experienced leaders · Desirable location with excellent transport links · A stable and well-supported working environment Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
  • Competitive Rates of pay
  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
  • Enhanced DBS completed.
  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area