Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding

Adult’s Advanced Practitioner

Team: Safeguarding

Location: Sefton

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37 and HYBRID WORKING

Rate: £35 per hour

An Adults Senior Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner is required for the Safeguarding Team in Sefton.

Experienced practitioner with considerable experience in the field expected to undertake complex cases including assessment and management of risks. Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and expertise demonstrating critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention. Expected to oversee the teaching and assessment of social work students carrying out practice learning placements as required. Required to give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.

IMPORTANT: Successful candidates will be expected to work from the Bootle-based office 2 days a week as well as conduct visits within the Bootle area on other days.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Post qualification experience
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• One year minimum post qualified experience in Children’s Social Work
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• £250 Referral bonus

For more information on this position or similar roles please contact Ashberry today.