Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on site

Hybrid Working

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Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Children's Social Worker in the West Midlands, England, to join a Children in Need Team. The role is hybrid and pays up to £38 per hour umbrella (PAYE also available).

The successful candidate will hold a Social Work qualification with at least 2 years post-qualification experience, be able to undertake court work and CP tasks, and drive to visit families and carry out assessments. A valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) required.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Ability to perform court work and protect children.
• Extensive assessment work, long-term engagement and CP experience.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Children in Need Team within West Midlands.
• Create and review plans every 12 weeks for children and families.
• Visit children at their homes every 6 weeks to assess needs.
• Attend IPCP meeting sessions as part of the casework.

Skills

Court work

CP experience

Driving license

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW)

Job description

Children's Social Worker (OGCSW) West Midlands, England

Salary: GBP38 - GBP38 per hour + Hybrid Working

We are looking for a Children’s Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team work in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily. Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role. They also visit the children at their homes every 6 weeks to help and support the children’s needs and their families. In this role the team will also attend IPCP meeting sessions.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role. 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 clean driving license and car is important.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
• Parking in a staff car park is available on site
• Hybrid Working
• Longer term cases – Connecting with the families
• Lower Caseloads