Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding

Your new company
As of 30th April 2018 Hays partnered with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to support their interim and contract recruitment. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is a forward-thinking Council, who pride themselves on supporting the local borough and communities, putting the population of Sandwell at the heart of its development and future plans. Sandwell has several prestigious developed offices across the borough, giving you the environmental motivation to perform the best at your job.

Your new role
As a Qualified Social Worker within a fast-paced safeguarding team, you will undertake caseloads and assessments and will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to the Sandwell residents. You will work with colleagues and managers at Sandwell to share and promote good practice. You will need to be happy and be able to travel across Sandwell independently for scheduled visits, have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable picking up new and existing cases. As a Social Worker, you also must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice previously.

What you'll need to succeed
All applicants must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. Have an Enhanced Barring Adults DBS in process, and candidate must be SWE registered with Social Work England.
What you'll get in return
You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience. This role offers you an opportunity to work under an experienced management team in a developed region ad be part of a forward-thinking team.

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

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