Locum Social Worker - Family Support and Protection
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34,712 to £46,751 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Sprightly Services Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12215 |
Summary
Local Authority looking for a Locum Social Worker to join their Family Support and Protection team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. The successful candidate will be an experienced registered social worker, educated to degree level, with the ability to demonstrate practice in accordance with current professional standards.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
The Experience & Qualification
A recognised social work qualification ie Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
A minimum of 2 years' experience.
Experience within a social work setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations.
Strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals.
Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community, to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and families.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
The Experience & Qualification
A recognised social work qualification ie Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
A minimum of 2 years' experience.
Experience within a social work setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations.
Strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals.
Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community, to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and families.