3 jobs found in sefton

We are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker - Children's Locality Team to work with one of our clients based in Sefton. You will be working for the council. Monday - Friday Shift Times may vary Temp contract Pay rate- £29.57ph Job Purpose To carry out assessments of Children in Need and Children in Need of Protection and to undertake direct work with children and their families. To work in accordance with established policies and procedures Key Responsibilites To manage an assigned caseload of children and families, independently in compliance with agreed casework objectives, assessing and managing risks appropriately, and in accordance with statutory regulations and guidelines. To investigate complaints of alleged neglect, abuse or ill treatment of children undertake assessments and where appropriate arrange accommodation or children and young people maintaining appropriate personal/professional boundaries. To work to a range of legal options to support...

Qualified Social Worker | Adoption | Sefton | £27ph "As a council, we recognise that the workforce is our most important resource. The purpose of our is to improve the lives of children, young people and families, to keep them safe, and to fulfil their potential. This can only be delivered by a confident, competent and highly skilled children and young people's workforce that understands its responsibilities and works together to deliver relevant, responsive and high-quality services for children, young people and their families" Adoption in Merseyside is a shared service bringing together 4 Local Authority Adoption Teams across the Merseyside region including Sefton, Knowsley, Liverpool and Wirral. You will work closely with colleagues and use a range of family finding strategies to find adoptive families for children. The Family Finding Team and the AiM Recruitment and Assessment Team, who assess and approve adopters, work together to maximise opportunities to place children...

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