Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work degree and a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include supporting children in care, conducting regular visits, and participating in court proceedings. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £39.00 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Up to £39.00 per hour

On site parking

Hybrid working model

'Good' Ofsted inspection result

Easily accessible via car and public transport

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Driving licence required for visits.

Responsibilities

• Support children in foster care and residential settings.
• Conduct regular visits and review care plans.
• Participate in court proceedings when necessary.

Skills

Social Work qualification

3+ years post qualified experience

Experience in court work

CIC assessments

Safeguarding assessments

Valid UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree / DipSW / CQSW)

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team

This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract / s.

About the team

This team works to support children based in foster care, residential settings and special guardianship settings to ensure they are getting the support they need.

The day-to-day responsibilities include regular visits every 6-12 weeks, reviewing care plans every 6 months and taking part in court proceedings when necessary. This team offers supervision to all their Social Worker's to ensure comprehensive support is given when dealing with complex cases.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree / DipSW / CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience in permanent contract / s is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in carrying out court work, CIC assessments and safeguarding assessments lends well to the success of this role. A valid UK driving licence is essential to be considered for this role.

What's on offer

• Up to £39.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• On site parking
• Hybrid working model
• 'Good' Ofsted inspection result
• Easily accessible via car and public transport

Zain Ali - candidate consultant

0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945