Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services

Qualified Social Worker – Children's Services West Berkshire Council – Market Street, RG14 5LD
£37.00 per hour Hybrid - minimum 2 days in the office Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join West Berkshire Council's Children's Services on a temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Children's Social Worker with experience working within a statutory setting, looking to join an established local authority service.

The Role You will be responsible for working with children, young people and their families, completing high-quality assessments and ensuring children receive the appropriate support and intervention.

• Working directly with children and young people within a statutory setting
• Completing assessments and identifying children and families' needs
• Applying assessment skills to determine appropriate interventions
• Working in accordance with statutory Children's Services procedures
• Supporting children in need and children in care
• Undertaking child protection work
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals and partner agencies
• Chairing and contributing to multi-agency meetings
• Developing effective care and support plans
• Managing risk and safeguarding concerns
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records
• Ensuring the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people remain central to your practice

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Experience working within statutory Children's Services
• Experience working directly with children and young people
• Strong assessment skills
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of working with children in care
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Confidence chairing multi-agency meetings
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• £37 per hour
• Umbrella/Ltd
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to work within a respected local authority
• Long-term temporary contract
• Specialist support from Tripod Partners throughout your placement