Children's Senior Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in Swindon is seeking experienced social workers to support children's services with pay up to £44 per hour. The role offers a flexible schedule, allowing workers to condense hours into four days for better work-life balance. Join a supportive management team and enjoy benefits like a competitive referral scheme. Candidates must have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive referral scheme

Qualifications

• Qualification and registration to Social Work England required.
• Experience with child and family assessment is advantageous.
• Ability to manage a flexible and condensed working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Join teams in children's services across various councils.
• Engage in safeguard assessments and child protection.
• Participate in looked after children support and fostering initiatives.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience in children's services

Knowledge of safeguarding

Effective communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Senior SW Opportunities | Secure contract lengths | Condensed hours | Good / Outstanding Ofsted | Stable senior management teams

Experienced social workers wanted for multiple teams across children's services in the South of England - pay up to £42/h

Safeguarding, LAC, CwD, Duty & Assessment, Fostering - all available

We're currently working with good / outstanding rated councils Nationwide, for experienced social workers to join several teams in children’s services, including child and family assessment, looked after children, duty and assessment, child protection, children with disabilities, MASH and Fostering.

Due to our unique approach to working alongside councils, we can pay great rates of up to £44 per hour, which is topped up by our exclusive Leaders in Care bonus.

Benefits of this role include opportunities for a flexible working schedule, meaning you can plan your own diary to condense your hours into 4 days, giving you more time to relax outside of work. You will also be joining a team with a longstanding and supportive management team (based off feedback) who provide you with a good platform to do your best work.

If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a change, or you’re new to agency work and would just like some more information, we can help. If you’re interested in this role or any other vacancy, please give Chris a call on 07897 024978. Or you can send any questions or queries via email to [e-mail].

As these are statutory roles, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

We also offer a very competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.