Qualified Social Worker - Children's
Knowsley Borough Council
Role
Hi We are looking for a couple agency SWs whilst we are recruiting We offer free parking, free tea and coffee and high level of training from our workforce development team. Our pay is in line with DfE £39 we do duty 1:8 weeks and transfer at first hearing so SWs are not carrying court work which is unusual in a CP team. We have significant support via our partnership and improvement team to manage the day to day work We have manageable case loads and high level of support and senior management oversight. Please send any CVs to Jenny CC’d in email and he can give you matrix number We are looking for several of agency SWs whilst we are recruiting Our service offers a structured and positive working model, where Social Workers undertake duty on a 1 in 8-week rota. During duty weeks, newly allocated cases are progressed up to first hearing, after which they are transferred on for proceedings. This approach enables Social Workers to focus on timely decision-making and effective intervention, while maintaining sustainable caseloads. outside of duty weeks, Social Workers have 7 weeks dedicated to working with families, allowing them to: Complete assessments thoroughly Ensure children and families access the right level of support and intervention Safeguard and manage CIN and CP cases effectively This model supports both quality practice and staff wellbeing, by providing protected time to focus on meaningful work with families. We offer free parking, free tea and coffee and high level of training from our workforce development team. Our pay is in line with DfE £39 we do duty 1:8 weeks and transfer at first hearing so SWs are not carrying court work which is unusual in a CP team. We have significant support via our partnership and improvement team to manage the day to day work We have manageable case loads and high level of support and senior management oversight.