Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team
Social Worker – Kinship/Assessment Team
| Location | Liverpool |
| Job type | Contract |
| Salary | £42.10 - 42.10 per hour |
| Consultant | Kelly Page |
| Call | . |
| Reference | 239727 |
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Worker – Kinship/Assessment Team, Liverpool (UK), earning £42.10 per hour. This is an ongoing locum opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic team within the Kinship/Assessment sector in Liverpool. Full-time roles are available for talented individuals ready to make a real difference. This unique opportunity opens the door to a rewarding career, guided by a stable and supportive permanent management team, working tirelessly to ensure the safety and suitable placement of vulnerable children. Due to the growing population of looked after children, we are seeking two experienced social workers ready to embrace this challenge.
Perks and benefits:
- Locum work provides flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to balance professional commitments with personal pursuits, offering great control over your work-life balance.
- Enjoy competitive hourly pay rates that are higher than permanent positions, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
- Hybrid working model lets you enjoy both the collaboration benefits of in-office work and the comfort of home, maintaining high productivity levels.
- Professional development opportunities to boost your career growth while expanding your social work portfolio.
What you will do:
- Conduct viability reports and family and friends assessments to ensure the adequacy of placements.
- Work on fostering assessments, notably form C, and present these to the fostering panel.
- Complete viability, kinship, and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments with precision and care.
- Collaborate closely with the local authority child care and legal teams to meet court-mandated timelines.
- Maintain a robust working knowledge of fostering regulations, legislation, and National Minimum Standards.
This team works out of Parklands in Liverpool, L24 0TY, offering free parking and a supportive working environment. Candidates should reside within an hour’s commute of Liverpool and be ready to engage in a full-time commitment for the placement duration, which extends through April 2026 or a minimum of six months. A car driver is essential due to the nature of the role.
Working in Liverpool means immersing yourself in a city renowned for its cultural heritage and vibrant music scene. With its striking architecture, friendly people, and rich history, you’ll find Liverpool a welcoming and exciting place to build both your career and personal life. Join us to contribute positively to the lives of vulnerable children while experiencing everything this remarkable city has to offer.
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