Wokingham Borough Council will be coming to America in December 2009 to interview social workers interested in moving abroad! Wokingham's ideal location provides the opportunity to live outside the center of London, thus saving on accommodation cost, but is close enough to central London to easily visit on the weeknights or weekends. Wokingham is a unique blend of countryside and town with historic features and up-to-date facilities. Only 30 miles outside London, its charming woodlands, heaths, peaceful rivers and secluded villages make it an ideal place to live and work.

The salaries for these positions will range from $43,841-54,389. A generous relocation package will also be offered to offset the cost of moving and more information on this will be provided soon. Job Description and details: All applicants MUST possess a social work degree.

Focus: Child Welfare 
Purpose of the Job: 
As part of a specialist team/service area, to assess referred clients and complete carers’ assessments, produce and implement care plans, using social work or occupational therapy skills (or, for some specialist posts, other recognised professional qualifications), monitor, review and evaluate care plans. In some settings, to design and manage a programme of care and/or training.

To deliver/provide, in response to assessed needs a direct specialist professional service, working with individuals, their carers and families. At all times, to promote and safeguard the welfare of children who live or access services in, or who are looked after by, Wokingham Borough Council.

Main duties and responsibilities:
Investigate referrals

To receive referrals and to ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken, in accordance with Wokingham’s child protection procedures. To investigate under section 47 of the 1989 Children Act any child or circumstance in which a child is thought to be at risk of significant harm and decide, with regard to the level of risk, how to meet the identified needs within agreed procedures. Section 47 enquiries will often be complex and carried out in collaboration with a range of other care workers/clinicians. All enquiries will be completed in accordance with current procedures and presented for sign-off by the Team Manager Child protection.

How do I begin the process of working abroad and why should I use UK Pro? The decision to move abroad is not one that social workers make on a whim! We understand that there is much more for you to consider in addition to the job. UK Pro is a recruitment organization that works 24/7. We have offices in the USA and the UK and are available to answer questions all hours of the day. One of the most unique elements of UK Pro is that the consultants you speak with have all worked in the UK as social workers! All consultants hired by UK Pro are Master Level Social Workers that have been through the experience you are considering. At one time in their lives, they too decided to move abroad! The consultant will be your educator, your support system upon arrival, your travel agent (when you want some advice), and your friend for the duration you are in the UK and beyond.

To begin this process, you may apply here online and a UK Pro consultant will contact you ASAP. You may also contact Leah Moreau at 678 262 8778 or email leah@uk-pro.net. More information can be found at www.uk-pro.net. Please note that any application from a candidate without a social work degree OR without an email address will not receive a response.