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Job description

The role of the Residential Social Worker involves creating a living environment that provides a sense of safety, and belonging; building nurturing, good quality relationships with the children; and assessing their individual strengths and struggles - and subsequently identifying their needs for a long-term placement..

Responsibilities

• To assess the strengths and struggles of the children in our care. For more information, please visit our website.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Social work qualification, and registration with the relevant professional body in place (NISCC)
• Experience of direct work with children, young people under 12
• Experience of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or young people
• Be able to drive and have a valid driving licence or alternatively be able to demonstrate how they can meet the mobility requirements of the post.

Further Information

Work time, rota including weekends.

Application Information

Please apply via: https://jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/residential-social-worker---h26c-12355/13316/description/