Job Description

Our Client, Tameside Council, is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their EDT Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• To be an active EDT member delivering emergency services 'out of hours' to the most vulnerable service user groups, primarily public protection, children and families, community care, criminal justice services and mental health.
• To prioritise referrals, defining emergency situations in accordance with Council values, strategic objectives and best professional practice.
• To positively contribute to the functioning of a specialist Social Work team which operates with a high level of professional autonomy.
• To provide advice to Social Work colleagues and colleagues in other agencies, on the nature and extent of emergency services which may be on offer.
• To facilitate understanding and learning of the nature of EDT tasks among Social Workers who undertake back-up duties.
• To oversee when necessary, the work undertaken by Social Workers who undertake back-up duties.
• To investigate complaints of neglect, abandonment or ill treatment of children and adults and take appropriate action which may include referring to appropriate agencies or colleagues.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years permanent experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
• Refer a friend incentive which could earn you £300
• New joiner bonus of £100!

Does this role interest you? Apply today!