Reed
Our Client, Tameside Council, is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their EDT Team.
Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!
Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
- To be an active EDT member delivering emergency services ‘out of hours’ to the most vulnerable service user groups, primarily public protection, children and families, community care, criminal justice services and mental health.
- To prioritise referrals, defining emergency situations in accordance with Council values, strategic objectives and best professional practice.
- To positively contribute to the functioning of a specialist Social Work team which operates with a high level of professional autonomy.
- To provide advice to Social Work colleagues and colleagues in other agencies, on the nature and extent of emergency services which may be on offer.
- To facilitate understanding and learning of the nature of EDT tasks among Social Workers who undertake back-up duties.
- To oversee when necessary, the work undertaken by Social Workers who undertake back-up duties.
- To investigate complaints of neglect, abandonment or ill treatment of children and adults and take appropriate action which may include referring to appropriate agencies or colleagues.
Requirements of this role:
- Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
- Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
- Must have minimum of 3 years permanent experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
- Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
- Free CV building and Interview support.
- Free DBS checks.
- Weekly payroll.
- PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
- CPD contributions.
- Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
- Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
- Refer a friend incentive which could earn you £300
- New joiner bonus of £100!
Does this role interest you? Apply today!
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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