24 Oct
Semester
Preston
Job description
Job Description
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria :
Degree in Social Work
SWE Registration
Right to work within the UK
Must be able to drive
1 X Qualified Social Worker required in the Duty and Assessment team Preston and South Ribble
Starting date : as soon as possible
Hourly rate : £34 and £38 per hour depending upon experience
Must have : 12+ months experience
Please provide your contact telephone number on your application / CV
There are many benefits to working in Lancashire including but not limited to :
Flexible Working
TOIL (time off in lieu if working beyond your 37 hours)
Manageable caseloads
Family Friendly Employer (help to balance family commitments)
Travel benefits (mileage paid)
It is a really exciting time to work in Lancashire and our Children’s Services are progressive and innovative. We embrace strength-based approaches, are currently embedding a family safeguarding model of practice and offer a good work life balance.
Working with children and young people is both challenging and rewarding, enabling you to make a positive difference in their lives.
We understand the importance of our teams having the right support in place, a healthy work-life balance and a manageable caseload.
We aim for caseloads to be between 15 and 22 (depending the function you are working in). We pay your mileage and we have a time of in lieu policy.
We currently take a hybrid approach to our work; we mainly work from home but there are opportunities to come together as a team when required.
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
What's on offer for the Social Worker
- Excellent competitive pay rate paid weekly!
- Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
- Desirable location with excellent transport links
- A stable and well-supported working environment
You must have :
- A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with adults.
- Social Work England registration.
- Post qualified experience.
- Enhanced DBS / Update service.
- References required for the last 5 years of employment.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk :
- Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
- Competitive Rates of pay
- In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
- Enhanced DBS completed.
- Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
- An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
- Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
▶️ Social Worker (Grade 9) – Children’s
🖊️ Semester
📍 Preston