Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated team in Cambridge. This role focuses on supporting vulnerable children, particularly in UASC and Age Assessments. Candidates must have a social work qualification and at least three years of experience. A valid driving license and vehicle are required. The position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £39.00 per hour and a hybrid working scheme, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience within children's social work.
• Valid UK driving license and vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Support age assessments and UASC case holding.
• Strengthen assessments and planning for children and families.

Skills

Experience with UASC

Knowledge of Age Assessments

Ability to build trusting relationships

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

What’s on offer?

• Up to £39.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working scheme
• Parking available / nearby
• Rare chance to work in a specialist position

About the team

The team is dedicated to Child in Need cases that are allocated on a locality basis. This team’s role is specialised to help strengthen the assessments and planning for the children and their families, making sure the children's needs are being met and the correct action is being taken. There is a particular need in the team to support the requirements to complete age assessments and UASC case holding. Building trusting and positive relationships throughout each case is essential to ensure positive outcomes.

About you

Having experience and knowledge with UASC and Age Assessments within social work is key for this position. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience within children's social work in order to be considered for this position. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this role.

Overview

We are currently looking for a Children's Social Worker to join our Families First Team.

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

For more information, please get in contact

Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07884008267