Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This role is crucial for safeguarding children and young people with learning or physical disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Social Work and have at least three years of post-qualification experience, particularly in frontline safeguarding. The team emphasizes a child-centred approach, working closely with families to support and protect vulnerable children. This position offers a hybrid working scheme and a supportive management structure, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Hybrid working scheme

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Parking available

Supportive management structure

Monitored caseloads

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in Social Work.
• Experience in children's frontline safeguarding teams required.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively with a child-centred approach to safeguard children.
• Collaborate with parents and carers to enhance protective factors.

Skills

Social Work

Child Safeguarding

Communication Skills

Child-Centred Approach

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Children with Disabilities Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This team works to safeguard children and young people that have learning or physical disabilities. Working proactively, with a child-centred approach to each case is vital to ensure successful case progression. The team works with parents and respective carers to strengthen protective factors and reduce risks to the child's welfare.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a children's frontline safeguarding Social Work team as well as specialist CWD experience. A valid UK driving licence and car is preferred but not essential for this role.

What's on offer?

• £37.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• “Outstanding” Ofsted inspection results
• Hybrid working scheme
• Easily accessible via car or public transport
• Parking available/ nearby
• Supportive management structure
• Monitored caseloads

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930