Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Children's Social Worker for a Children in Need Team in Stoke on Trent. This position demands a Social Work Qualification with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. As a social worker, you will visit homes, ensure timely reviews, and work closely with families to provide necessary support. The role offers up to £33.30 per hour and allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to £33.30 per hour

'Good' Ofsted inspection results

Parking available on site

Hybrid working options

Managed caseload numbers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years permanent experience required.
• Valid and clean driving license and car are essential.
• Extensive experience in long-term child protection work is critical.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with children and families to assess support needs.
• Make and review plans for families every 12 weeks.
• Conduct home visits every 6 weeks to ensure children's needs are met.
• Attend IPCP meetings for ongoing discussions.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Court Work

Assessment Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team within Stoke on Trent.

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

Responsibilities

• This team works collaboratively the children and their families to better understand type of support that they require to live safely and happily.
• The team ensure plans are made for the children and the families and reviews have taken place every 12 weeks.
• Social workers are required to visit the homes every 6 weeks, this is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for the children's need.
• The team will also attend IPCP meetings.

About you / Qualifications

A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years\' permanent experience is required for this post. The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role. Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role. A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.

What\'s on Offer

• Up to £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
• 'Good' Ofsted inspection results
• Parking in a staff car park is available on site
• Hybrid Working
• Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
• Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management

Contact

For more information, please get in touch

Zoe Bellinger - Team Leader for the North and South East

Please call on 07384466390 or email [e-mail] for more information.