Consultant Social Worker
Job Id: 2628
Contact: Tina Jennings
Salary: £48k
Contract Term: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time
Expires: 12 November 2017
Location: Berkshire
As a Consultant Social Worker you will be working at the forefront of best practice. This role provides an opportunity to shape children's social work in a high profile Children’s Trust by working at management level while remaining 'hands on'.
You will be responsible for work undertaken for children allocated to your social work hub. Working closely with other highly skilled managers, social workers and professionals from other agencies, you will be supported and encouraged to apply theory and research in front-line practice, building on a strong track record of service delivery and innovation within the service.
Dynamic, innovative, committed and passionate, you'll bring a comprehensive knowledge and skill-base to the challenge of working with vulnerable children and families. Your strong leadership skills will enable you to mobilise the skills of the other members of your hub, ensuring the very best outcomes for children in Slough.
Candidates must hold a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) recognised social work qualification, be HCPC registered and have evidence of continuing professional development pursuant to a specialist level of knowledge. An enhanced DBS check is required.