Social Worker - Family Help & Safeguarding - West Berkshire

Social Worker - Family Help & Safeguarding

West Berkshire Council | Central Team
£48.64 per hour | 3-month assignment | Hybrid working where possible

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Help and Safeguarding (Central) Team in West Berkshire.

The role involves managing a caseload of children and young people, completing professional assessments and delivering high-quality statutory social work interventions to children and their families.

The role

Key responsibilities will include:

Completing comprehensive assessments of children, young people and their families and developing clear, evidence-based plans.
Managing statutory casework in accordance with legislation, Council policies and procedures.
Working with children subject to Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked After Children processes.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies, parents, carers and other professionals.
Attending conferences, reviews and court when required.
Preparing high-quality reports, statements and care plans, including documentation for care proceedings where required.
Maintaining accurate, timely case records and evidencing professional decision-making.

About you

You will need:

A recognised Social Work qualification.
Strong statutory Children's Social Care assessment experience.
Knowledge of Child Protection, Looked After Children and Child in Need practice.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
A current driving licence and the ability to travel as required.
An Enhanced DBS.

The package

Rate: £48.64 per hour
Contract: 3-month assignment
Team: Family Help and Safeguarding (Central)
Location: West Berkshire
Working arrangement: Hybrid working where possible

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
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Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy