Ashberry Recruitment are currently recruiting for a number of agency Children Services Supervising Social Workers (Fostering) to join our end client, Manchester City Council.

I am looking for 3 x Agency Social Workers to join their Fostering Team/Service.

My client is happy to receive applications from Social Workers who are experienced but may not necessarily have direct experience within Fostering Teams. 

Full Manchester City Council JD available. 

These are full time roles which are part of on-going contracts, with the potential to join the end client on a permanent basis if that is desirable at some point down the line.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work and will be registered with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.
• Have a full driving licence and car available for work along with business insurance.
• Have an enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on the information available, ensuring effective relationships with other professionals.
• Can work within and contribute to a team.
• Possess knowledge of service needs for ethnic minority communities.
• Have confident IT skills and be able to navigate an electronic file system.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust reports.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises.
• Contracts are generally full-time, but part time and flexible working hours may be considered. Contracts are normally offered over a 3-month period before rolling on for another 3 more months at a time.

With the current covid circumstances, there is home/remote/agile working available within a lot of these requirements along with suitable allocation of PPE.

Ashberry Recruitment have a team of specialist Social Work Consultants who are here to help you find your next contract and support you through your agency Social Work career.

Please contact Gavin our Senior Specialist Social Work Recruiter on 01282 525 510 or 01282 447729 should you like to discuss this vacancy or should you wish to discuss ANY other Social Work vacancies of any nature within the North of England and surrounding areas.