Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Worker to enhance its Children's Safeguarding Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the welfare of children and families, requiring a Social Work qualification and a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will engage in critical assessments and planning for Child in Need and Child Protection cases, contributing to the team's commitment to safeguarding. With a hybrid working scheme and competitive pay, this opportunity is ideal for passionate social workers looking to make a significant impact in their community.

Benefits

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available

Easily accessible via car

Good Ofsted inspection results

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience in children's safeguarding.
• Valid UK driving licence and vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team dealing with Child in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Conduct effective assessments and planning for children's welfare.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Analysis Skills

Planning Skills

Systemic Approach

Court Proceedings Experience

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children's Safeguarding Team.

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

About the team

This team is responsible for dealing with Child in Need, Child Protection and PLO cases in the borough. Effective assessment, analysis and planning skills and ability to work with a systemic approach is a necessity to work well in this team. The team is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families to ensure the best outcome possible.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a children's frontline safeguarding Social Work team as well as key experience in initial court proceedings. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are essential for this role.

What's on offer?

1. £35.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
2. "Good" Ofsted inspections results
3. Hybrid working scheme
4. Parking available/ nearby
5. Easily accessible via car

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930