Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Children's Social Worker for the Adoption Team. You will create tailored care plans for children, engage in family finding, and work within a supportive team. The role requires a Social Work degree and experience in looked after children social work. An exciting opportunity to develop within a niche team with excellent training and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Up to £35.00 hourly

Hybrid working scheme

Excellent training

Regular supervisions and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience within a permanent local authority.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Strong experience working as a looked after children social worker.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored care plans for children preparing for adoption.
• Family finding and recruitment responsibilities.
• Work closely within a niche team.

Skills

Social Work degree

Experience with looked after children

Understanding of adoption legislations

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker for the Adoption Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years equivalent post qualified experience within a permanent local authority.

About the team:

The Adoption Care Planning and Family Finding Team work to ensure permanence for children through the process of Adoption. The overview of your role will be to create tailored care plans whilst working closely with children to prepare them for adoption. There will also be family finding and recruitment responsibilities. This is a highly rewarding opportunity that will allow you to work within a niche team.

About you:

To be qualified for this role you must hold a Social Work degree and be registered with Social Work England. You should have strong experience working as a looked after children social worker and a solid understanding of adoption legislations.

What's on offer?

• Up to £35.00 hourly umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
• Hybrid working scheme.
• Great opportunity to work in a specialist team to broaden your skills.
• Excellent training to ensure you succeed within your role.
• Regularly held supervisions and a supportive culture with a stable management team.

For more information, please get in contact:

Grace Gordon - Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07425728375