Children's Social Worker Team: Safeguarding Location: BlackburnRate: £39

Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services require a full time agency Social Worker to cover in its Safeguarding Service.

The candidate will have at least 18 months post qualification experience in Referral and Assessment and/or longer term Safeguarding/CP/Court work.

The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Protocol Liquid Logic an advantage but not essential.

You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

There will be both homeworking and office-based working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly.

You will receive regular supervision, be welcomed as part of a good team and in our great Local Authority.Central town locationClose to main road networksSupportive and open door to senior managersModern office working environment and technologyDiscounted car parking close by0009 6CBF / 1

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 - available by phone, email and WhatsApp
• Weekly Payroll
• A simple online registration process, with help at hand to guide you through
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus
• We recruit in all areas of Social Work, both Children and Adults, and all the sub-specialties within these e.g. MASH, Locality, Duty and Assessment, Mental Health etc. Management roles are also commonly available if you are looking for a higher level position.

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