Job description
HCL Workforce Solutions is looking to recruit a locum Family Support Worker to work for our master vend client, a children's trust in the Birmingham area of the West Midlands.

About the role:
Family Support Worker for the Birmingham Children Trust.
Teams: Family Support, Fostering, Contact and Escort, Safeguarding, as well as residential children support.
Full Time role, 3 months - 1 year.
To effectively carry a caseload, recognise and respond appropriately to unexpected situations, Undertake need assessments, planning and delivering appropriate interventions, undertake administration tasks related to the role, liaise with relevant external agencies and maintain accurate records.

What you will need for this role:
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent work experience
Experience of working with local authority children and families/adults services
Comprehensive verbal and written communication and presentation skills
In depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
IT literate including experience of using a management information system
Experience of case recording with excellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of relevant legislation

Personal Specification:
Able to prioritise and manage a complex caseload
Able to empathise with the user/carer, viewing the situation from their perspective
Able to represent and promote the service positively
Able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving
Be able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team

Who are HCL Workforce Solutions?
HCL Workforce Solutions provides services to both public and private sector organisations, covering Qualified Social Workers of all specialities including Children and Families to Adult Services and approved mental health professionals. HCL are at the forefront of qualified and unqualified social care provision.
Before placing you in any social work role, we will make sure that the job matches your skill set and is aligned with your ambitions as a social work professional. A healthy work-life balance is crucial to long-term success in any sort of career, so we will make great efforts to match you with roles that can accommodate your personal needs and commitments.
We believe that motivation and job satisfaction are key to ensuring that you are able to deliver the highest possible standard of care to every service user you encounter, so our recruitment practices reflect this.
Benefits of working with HCL :

• A lucrative referral scheme
• Weekly payments
• Dedicated registration team to help you through the process
• Career support and guidance from an experienced consultant
• Full preparation and support before interview and throughout your placement

Interested in taking the next step in your career?
We'd love to speak to you about this role and client - if you're interested in having a chat in more detail about the position, apply online today with your CV.
You can also give Neven a call on Applyto discuss any questions you may have.
If this isn't the role for you, we work with local authorities and private employers throughout the UK - give us a call to discuss how we can help find you the perfect social work role for you!
HCL is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.