Qualified Social Worker - CAMHS

Eden Brown
£18.00 - £22.00 per hour + Dependent on Experience
Temporary
Full Time
South West

Qualified Social Worker required for a locum post within a Children and Mental Health Services in the Devon area.

This Qualified Social Worker role, within the CAMHS team is initially for a 6 month period, however for outstanding candidates there may be an opportunity to undertake permanent employment, when the contract has expired.

Appropriate candidates for this role within the Children and Mental Health Service, must have previous experience working, ideally, with Young People and service users with Mental Health issues. However, applications from Qualified Social Workers who feel that they are adaptable within these sectors are also encouraged to apply.

Duties for this CAMHS role will include the effective assessment and review of service users at risk. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car, as the post will involve visiting service users within their own home / residential units etc. Appropriate candidates must have recent and relevant knowledge with current Child Protection legislation

This position has become available within a new service that is currently being set up, and is initially on a locum basis, potentially with the option of under-taking permanent employment at the end of the contract.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Recognised Social Work qualification
- Current GSCC registration
- Current Enhanced CRB check - issued within the last 12 months
- Recent / relevant experience working, in the capacity of QSW, with Young People / Mental Health services
- Minimum of 12 months post-qualifying experience
- Recent / relevant knowledge / understanding of current Child Protection issues
- Driver with access to a car
- Able to reside and work within the UK

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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