Childrens Social Worker Posted 11/04/2024 by Belmont Recruitment Quick apply Salary/Rate: £35 - £40/hour Location: Halton, Cheshire Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Children’s Social Worker to join a Local Authority’s children in care team in the Halton area. They are looking for someone to work 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 – this is on a block-booking basis. The successful candidate must have prior experience of working with children aged 0-18 months. Key Duties: Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases Providing casework supervision to other social workers in the team Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers Maintain and update case notes and other records Write high quality reports as required and where required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention Liaise with colleagues in the same or different departments to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities Work effectively on complex situations Requirements: Social Work England registration Experience of working with children aged 0-18 months Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed understanding of relevant legislation Analytical, planning and communications skills Company benefits: Great development opportunities 24/7 Assistance Free DBS Check and Mandatory Online Training Modules Weekly payroll Referral Benefit Scheme Type: Contract, Temporary Job ID: 221310471 Contract Length: 3 months+ ongoing Job Reference: BelmCSW005 View full descriptionHide full description