Children Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's safeguarding team in London seeks an experienced social worker to manage cases and protect children and young people. Candidates must hold a social work degree and have substantial experience in local authority social work. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £38.00 per hour and includes hybrid working options.

Benefits

Good Ofsted inspection results

Parking available nearby/ onsite

Ongoing support within the team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years permanent experience within Local Authority Social Work.
• Experience in either Front Door, Children in Need, or Child Protection is essential.
• A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases transferred from DAAT at initial child protection conferences.
• Work within a Child in Need Team to protect children and young people.
• Provide regular supervision and support within the team.

Skills

Experience in Front Door

Child Protection knowledge

Community engagement

Education

Social work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

About the team

This is a family safeguarding children's team that is passionate to protect the children and young people involved within the service. This team will hold cases that are transferred from DAAT at the first initial child protection conference or child in need meeting. This team has a supportive in house structure with regular supervision.

Responsibilities

The role involves working within a Child in Need Team to protect children and young people and manage cases transferred from DAAT at initial child protection conferences or child in need meetings. The team provides regular supervision and in-house support.

About you

A social work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years permanent experience within Local Authority based Social Work. It’s essential to have experience of working either in a Front Door, Children in Need, Child Protection. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are essential in order to be considered for this role.

Qualifications

Social work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with minimum 3 years permanent experience in Local Authority Social Work. Experience in Front Door, Children in Need, or Child Protection is essential. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are essential.

Benefits

• "Good" Ofsted inspection results
• Up to £38.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
• Parking available nearby/ onsite
• Working from home on a hybrid basis
• Ongoing support within the team

For more information, please contact

Zoe Bellinger - Team Leader

07384466390