Qualified Social Worker

We are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for qualified Social Workers to j...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

39151.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Portsmouth City Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England
Completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
Solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals
Resilience, integrity, and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children
A restorative and anti-oppressive approach to practice
A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive, people-focused work
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and case management systems
Empathy, diplomacy, and respect for service users

Job Responsibility

Delivering timely, high-quality assessments that lead to clear, targeted plans
Providing a responsive, child-centred service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children
Promoting service user participation and respecting diversity
Ensuring timely and permanent care arrangements that support children’s long-term outcomes
Supporting children in need, those requiring protection, and children in care
Working with families under the Public Law Outline (PLO) or within care proceedings

What we offer

Recruitment and retention package of £3,000 per annum paid monthly
Training in Restorative Practice and Motivational Interviewing during your first year
Stronger Futures Academy and a comprehensive CPD pathway aligned with Social Work England standards

Fulltime

Children's Social Worker

To ensure the timely identification of children in need, children at risk, child...

Location

United Kingdom , South Wales

Salary:

38.43 GBP / Hour

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Registered with Social Care Wales
At least 3 years post qualifying experience as a social worker
Have not left a Local Authority permanent contract within Wales in the last 6 months
A degree in Social Work or equivalent
Completed relevant post-qualifying training
Enhanced DBS check
Excellent communication and written skills

Job Responsibility

Ensure the timely identification of children in need, children at risk, children with a disability, children being looked after, care leavers and homeless young people
Assist people to resolve difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills through telephone discussion and identification and sign posting to the most relevant services
Contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk
Work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves

What we offer

Friendly and dedicated consultant with expert knowledge
Access to a wide variety of roles across England and Wales
Access to roles exclusive to Pertemps
Quick and simple online application process with free DBS
Up to £250 Refer a Friend scheme
£250 bonus if you find your own role
Ongoing compliance managed for you
Prompt and reliable weekly payroll

Fulltime

Support worker

To provide quality care for a group of vulnerable young people with emotional & ...

Location

United Kingdom , Wolverhampton (Tettenhall)

Salary:

9.45 GBP / Hour

Wrottesley Care Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified (must be qualified for permanent role)
NVQ3 or QCF3 qualification for higher bank worker rate
Ability to work rolling rota of two days on (16 hours per day 7.00-23.00) and four days off
Understanding of relevant legislation, regulation, and company Policies and Procedures
Ability to manage challenging, threatening and confrontational behaviour
Understanding of differing cultural, racial and religious needs of young people

Job Responsibility

Provide quality care for vulnerable young people with emotional & behavioural difficulties
Contribute to maintenance of positive, safe and homely environment
Work proactively within daily routine and agreed structures of the house (parenting responsibilities, domestic chores, cooking, shopping, appointments, activities, homework support)
Build positive working relationships with young people
Support young people with after school clubs, homework and leisure activities
Work in partnership with parents, social workers, agencies and other professionals
Undertake keyworker responsibility for individual young people
Follow legislation, regulation, company Policies and Procedures
Manage challenging behaviour using effective care practice
Work with team to understand cultural, racial and religious needs of young people

Fulltime

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