These positions are in the Children's Resource Service and are office based.
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their team based in Hampshire.
JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £28 - £42per hour
WORK TYPE: Temporary
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: Hampshire
JOB SUMMARY
To participate in the effective delivery of community based services to Children and Families and be responsible for contributing to assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating action on treatment; negotiating for and coordinating the application of resources and seeking modifications of behavior when required, particularly in relation to children in need and the child protection arena.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
To contribute to the planning and provision of an effective forensic mental health service across the Yorkshire region.
To provide a duty service by accepting referrals, initial assessment of children in need and assessing appropriate services. Providing advice and information to meet their needs in partnership with their parents.
Contributing to the development of team and ensuring users are provided with an effective service regardless of race, gender and disability and in accordance with agreed performance standards.
Participating in individual and group supervision and training, to ensure that team performance standards are met and individual professional skills and knowledge base are developed.
Keeping written records in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Assisting the team manager in developing a Business Plan within a strategic framework for presentation to the Service Managers.
Participating in the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery and service performance against specified standards and targets.
To contribute to the direct work with individuals, families and groups in conjunction with other teams or resources.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: