Childrens social worker

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Children rsquo;s Social Worker to join a Local Authority rsquo;s children in care team in the Halton area. They are looking for someone to work 37 hours per week ndash; Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 ndash; this is on a block-booking basis. The successful candidate must have prior experience of working with children aged 0-18 months. Key Duties: * Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases * Providing casework supervision to other social workers in the team * Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases * Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers * Maintain and update case notes and other records * Write high quality reports as required and where required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings * Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention * Liaise with colleagues in the same or different departments to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities * Work effectively on complex situations Requirements: * Social Work England registration * Experience of working with children aged 0-18 months * Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed understanding of relevant legislation * Analytical, planning and communications skills Company benefits: * Great development opportunities * 24/7 Assistance * Free DBS Check and Mandatory Online Training Modules * Weekly payroll * Referral Benefit Scheme