Consultant Social Worker - Special Adolescent Safeguarding Hub - Hertfordshire

Overview

Consultant Social Worker - Special Adolescent Safeguarding Hub (EAST) - Hertfordshire (East) • £42.50 per hour • Full-time Temporary contract

Pertemps are proud to be working with Hertfordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Consultant Social Worker for their Special Adolescent Safeguarding Hub (SASH) in the East of the county.

Responsibilities

This is a case-holding role within the SASH Team, where you'll also provide supervision and support to unqualified members of the team. You'll play a key role in safeguarding adolescents and supporting them to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

You'll work with young people facing a range of complex issues, including:

• Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation
• Homelessness and family breakdown (preventing children from becoming looked after)
• Missing from home concerns
• Risk of radicalisation
• Young people in, or at risk of entering, the Criminal Justice System
• Rehabilitation home following a period of being looked after

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Strong knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and practice
• Experience working with adolescents facing complex social and safeguarding challenges
• Confident supervising and supporting less experienced staff
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Information

• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities and local shops within walking distance

Why work through Pertemps?

By applying through Pertemps, you'll benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• and much more!

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on or email .