Children's Senior Social Worker

Team: Academy Locality Team

Location: Wigan

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37 and HYBRID WORKING

Rate: £40 per hour

A Childrens Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner is required for the Academy Locality Team in Wigan.

The role requires carrying a reduced case load and supporting ASYE's during their first year in practice.

Experience in Child Protection, Child in Need and Court proceedings is essential as well as having some supervisory experience

* Flexible/compressed hours available

* Predominantly office based with hybrid working on occasion

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

* DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

* Social Work England registration

* Post qualification experience

* Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.

* Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.

* One year minimum post qualified experience in Children’s Social Work

* Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.

* Possess knowledge of service needs.

* Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.

* Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.

* Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

* Dedicated experienced consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search

* Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process

* £250 Referral bonus

For more information on this position or similar roles please contact Ashberry today