Social Worker – Children in Care

Job Title: Social Worker – Children in Care (12 Weeks initially, potential to extend)

Company: Optima Plus Recruitment

Location: Peterborough

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Daily Rate: £38 per hour (umbrella)

About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.

Job Description: To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a social worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy

Responsibilities:

* Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.

* Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service and in the context of assessing risk to children and young people.

* Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.

* Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties.

* Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.

* Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.

* Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people and families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.

* Carry out all duties in accordance with the Clients Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies designed to protect employees and service users from harassment. It is the duty of the postholder not to act in an oppressive or discriminatory manner towards employees or service users. The post-holder should respond to such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.

* Meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework, Social Worker level, and of registration with the HCPC in respect of practice standards, conduct and professional development.

Requirements:

* At least 1 year’s post qualifying experience as a social worker in Children’s Social Care

* Degree in Social Work or other qualification equal to.

* Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified Social Worker programme.

* Registration with the HPC.

Benefits:

* Competitive daily rate.

* Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.

* Potential for extension or permanent employment based on performance.

How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 24th May 2024

Contact Information: Suzanne Field

Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment