Children in Care Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available/ nearly

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd seeks a Locum Children in Care Social Worker in Birmingham to join a Local Authority team. The role involves completing assessments for Children in Care and working in a hybrid pattern with 2–3 office days per week.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years post-qualified experience within a local authority and frontline Children in Care exposure; court experience is a bonus. The contract is initially 3 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualified experience within a direct local authority.
• Experience in frontline Children in Care/frontline services is essential.
• Court experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for Children in Care under the Local Authority.
• Work in a hybrid model with 2–3 days in the office in Birmingham.
• Support frontline services and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Social work experience

Court experience

Education

Qualified Social Worker (HCPC registered)

Job description

Children in Care Social Worker | Birmingham | £38.00 per hour | Hybrid

Join a Children in Care Team for a Local Authority based in Birmingham. The Social Worker is completing assessments for Children who are under the care of the Local Authority. This role is paying £38.00/hour, 2-3 days in the office and a 3-month initial contract. There is scope for the contract to be extended to 6 months.

This is a locum opportunity; the social worker is required to have 3 years post-qualified experience within a direct local authority. It is essential to have previous social work experience within a frontline Children in Care/frontline services. Court experience will be beneficial.

Benefits for you:

• Stable team structure with regular supervisions.
• Parking available/ nearly.