Social Worker Children & Families
Candidates must have a recognised professional Social Work Qualification – eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and either hold a Practice Educator qualification and/or be willing to achieve this qualification within first year of employment.
You must also hold right to work in the UK, a minimum of 3 years post qualified social work experience in a permanent role in the UK in a similar statutory setting to meet DfE guidelines and hold active Social Work England registration.
Essential requirements and experience:
* Must have substantial and demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory Children’s Social Care setting.
* Must have experience of working within the framework of The 1989 Children Act, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Children Act 2004; and other relevant legislations including Working Together 2013.
* Must have experience of working within National Policies and development relating to children social care as they impact on children and their family.
* Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research finding and the application of psychological and human development theories.
* Must have demonstrable knowledge or demonstrate the ability to acquire the skills and ability to facilitate the learning of students, supporting newly qualified social workers in practice.
* Knowledge and experience as set out in the Senior Social Workers’ Skills and Competency Framework for Social Workers.
With SW Locums you can rely on:
* Fastest pay available, from completion of timesheet to reaching your bank.
* Constant, polite support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
* We endorse working with FCSA Approved Umbrella companies.
* No “waffle”, informative and conscientious advice.
* Contact available 24/7.
* Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
* Free DBS and compliance service.
* Access to on-going training opportunities.
* Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.*
* Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £300 for bringing your own position to us *
* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme
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