Children's Duty Social Worker Council

Job Title: Duty Social Worker - St Helens Children's Services (Temporary)
Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Pay Rate: Up to 40 p/h (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary - Immediate Start

About the Role:
Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting experienced Duty Social Workers to join the St Helens Children's Services Duty Team. This key role involves responding to all referrals from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), initiating assessments, and developing care plans for children. You will be part of a fast-paced, dynamic team with 4 dedicated sub-teams, each led by a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

Duty Social Workers are on duty once every 4 weeks, responding to referrals, completing assessments, and ensuring that children's needs are met efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for social workers experienced in Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO) work, and Section 47 investigations to gain exposure to a variety of safeguarding cases.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to referrals from the MASH and initiate timely assessments
• Manage short-term cases on CIN, CP, and PLO with a focus on outcomes
• Work closely with professionals to ensure children's needs are prioritised
• Produce high-quality assessments, care plans, and reports
• Support the step-down process for longer-term cases
• Participate in on-duty rotations and maintain effective case management

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing CIN, CP, PLO, and Section 47 investigations
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on child safety
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to putting the child at the centre of all work

Working Arrangement:

• Hybrid working: minimum of 2 days per week in the office, unless on a 5-day duty rotation
• Full support from a dedicated practice support team and regular supervision to develop your professional practice

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:

• Competitive pay rate of up to 40 p/h (Umbrella)
• Flexible temporary assignments with clear pathways to permanent roles
• Comprehensive support and supervision to enhance practice skills
• Exposure to high-profile safeguarding cases in a professional, supportive environment
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
• Referral and incentive bonuses for introducing colleagues to Eden Brown Synergy

Why Apply:
This is an ideal opportunity for qualified Social Workers seeking temporary positions in a supportive environment, with the opportunity to develop expertise in duty-based social work, safeguarding, and child protection.

How to Apply:
Send your CV to Mayur Rabari at removed) or call (phone number removed) for immediate consideration. Don't miss out on this chance to join a team delivering outstanding practice in child safeguarding.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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