Social Worker – Level 2 – Childrens

Job Description

Job Category: Social Care (Qualified)
Location: Sleaford County Offices, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Salary: £24.50

Level 2 social worker requried to work in the Children in Care team south based.  There can be extensive travel, it would be an advantage to have knowledge and experience of completing diverse assessments.
PURPOSE OF JOB:

It is expected that the post holder will have at least two years, post qualifying experience.

The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families. This involves holding a more complex caseload. This will include undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary. All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people. The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules.

Requirements:
Recognised qualification in Social
Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc)
Registered with the HCPC and
ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately