Job Title: Children’s Social Worker

Location: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Teams: Locality

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37

Rate: £35

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to provide cover until new ASYEs can commence later in 2024.

The role and responsibilities are as per this advert for permanent staff: Children's Social Work Matters (childrenssocialworkmatters.org)

The role would be as a Social Worker in one of the locality teams in Rotherham. We work with children and their families under Child in Need plans, Child Protection Plans or through pre-proceedings and Court proceedings.

The average caseload (as of #removed#) is 17.8 children, and the teams are stable.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• 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
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!