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Social Worker – Children in Care – Peterborough

Location: Peterborough
Salary: £38 per hour umbrella
Hours: Full time
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview:

Optima Plus Recruitment are seeking social workers, to provide effective help and protection to children, young people, families and carers, and help them to achieve positive outcomes. We are looking for dedicated workers to undertake effective assessment, planning and direct work to safeguard children and young people and to meet their needs, and the needs of families and carers.

Main purpose of the job role:

  • To provide effective help and protection to children, young people, families and
    carers, and help them to achieve positive outcomes.
  • To undertake effective assessment, planning and direct work to safeguard children
    and young people and to meet their needs, and the needs of families and carers.
  • To practice social work in a transparent, accountable and safe way in accordance
    with professional standards and ethics.

Role specific duties and accountabilities:

  • Practice within the prevailing legislative framework and council policies and
    procedures, under the supervision of the Team Manager.
  • Ensure that work is completed within the stated timescales in accordance with both
    national and local policy.
  • Manage a mixed workload, including working with vulnerable children, young people,
    families and carers who experience complex problems.
  • To ensure needs are met and risks are managed to achieve best outcomes for
    children and young people.
  • Advocate for children and young people and ensure their voices are heard and they
    are supported to participate in a variety of ways and forums as is appropriate to their
    needs, age and development
  • Provide high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for
    Courts, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Child in Care Reviews and any
    other forum as directed.
  • Work collaboratively with and develop good working relationships with individual
    children and young people, families, carers, colleagues and other agencies.
  • Maintain records in relation to recording information about children and families in line
    with clients policy and procedure.
  • Actively participate in regular supervision and consultation with the Team Manager
    ensuring they are always made aware of significant issues in respect of children and
    families.
  • Undertake safeguarding investigations, attend strategy meetings, case conferences
    and reviews as the lead professional where required.
  • Be accountable for own progression and career development, undertaking training
    and professional development, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.
  • To practice in anti-discriminatory manner that supports diversity and equality for all
    people
  • Encourage a work environment which promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of
    self and others.
  • Perform duties in line with the Social Work England Professional Standards.
  • Any other duties required by the Team Manager commensurate with the grade of the
    post

Company Overview:
A trusted and UKAS ISO9001 accredited leader in the recruitment industry. Providing comprehensive recruitment solutions across more than 20 diverse industries. Specializing in both temporary and permanent placements, as a modern and innovative organization, we leverage our valuable experience and adhere to a strict set of core values throughout our recruitment processes. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and build long-lasting relationships with both clients and all staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to eliminate barriers to employment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Industry: Health & Social Care
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-time
Location: East of England

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