Social Worker

Social Worker – (Safeguarding, Assessment and Support Team)

Salary: £39,165 - £42,403 per annum (plus up to £2800 retention)

Hours: Full time

Venn Group are currently working with a local authority based in the North East who are seeking 2 Social Workers on a permanent basis. The role will be full time working 5 days a week, 2 of which can be worked remotely.

Main duties of the job:

• Providing a comprehensive social work service to children, young people and their families on a medium to long term basis including assessment and support
• Getting involved in legal proceedings and permanency planning for those children and young people who cannot live with their parents/carers where necessary
• Working with members of the public and other agencies/departments to assess needs, risks and eligibility for services; to agree Care Plans and to arrange and deliver services
• Carrying out social work duties and tasks in accordance with the policy and procedures of the department and standards set down in law, guidance and regulations
• Ensuring that all necessary information regarding individual children and their families is input appropriately into the Integrated Children’s System in accordance with specified standards

The successful candidate must have at least 2 years of experience post qualification

To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Jake Simms at jsimms@venngroup.com or call 0161 830 1830

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.