Your new company

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to children and young people? We are currently recruiting for multiple Social Work positions for a Children's Service, including a new Team Manager post!

Our client is seeking Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and a Team Manager for a 9-month period to help shape practice within a welcoming team committed to doing the right thing for children and young people. This is part of their transformation programme aimed at implementing a needs-led and conversational model.

Your new role

• You will be receiving and taking referrals directly from members of the public, partners, and agencies.
• Utilising professional curiosity to understand the needs, risks, vulnerabilities, and protective factors experienced by children and young people.
• Working within a MASH/Screening Team, understanding thresholds, analysing information from various sources, undertaking risk assessments, and completing safety plans.
• Ensuring children receive the appropriate level of service/help at the right time.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Team Manager within a similar role.
• Experience and expertise in taking and responding to referrals to children’s services.
• Ability to work at pace and analyse information from multiple sources to inform plans.
• Must have a Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• As this is a temporary role, you must have 3 years of post-qualifying experience obtained within permanent positions.
• A DBS on the update service to ensure a quick start, however we can run this for you free of charge.

What you'll get in return

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues
• Hybrid working, minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please email an up to date CV to megan.shove@hays.com

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.