Qualified Social Worker, Duty and Assessment Team

Qualified Social Worker, Duty and Assessment Team
Pay rate £39 per hour  
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker in Wigan to work in a Duty and Assessment Team. 
The duty service consists of 5 duty teams, you will be on duty one week in five and have the support of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and a Senior Social worker. Families who we work with in duty require our expert assessment and interventions skills. The nature of the work within the duty Service can be described as fast paced, you will work on one of 5 duty teams, only going on duty 1 in every 5 weeks. The duty teams in Wigan hold a varying complexity of cases, in our duty service, case transfer points include the initial child protection case conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting, the 3rd CIN meeting.
 
You will have the ability to think quickly and be creative to overcome the complex challenges and issues you may face. You will have good interpersonal and caring skills which will help you to support and meet the needs of the children, young people and their families. Being able to be motivated to empower children and families is essential to support them to reach and achieve their own solutions and for assist in helping them make long term sustainable family plans.
 
Having good analytical skills is key to be able to analyse, risks assess and interpret information or situations to solve difficult problems or to develop solutions and plans.
We are looking for Senior Social Worker who has at least 3 years experience and has spent of this time within the Duty and Assessment service 
 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
  Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.