Children Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Children Social Worker to join a passionate team in South London. This role involves safeguarding vulnerable children and managing cases through initial child protection conferences. The ideal candidate will possess a social work degree and have at least three years of permanent experience in Local Authority social work. The position offers a hybrid working model, ongoing support, and competitive hourly pay. If you are committed to making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Good Ofsted inspection results

Parking available nearby/onsite

Hybrid working

Ongoing support within the team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years permanent experience in Local Authority based Social Work.
• Experience in Front Door, Children in Need, or Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Join a family safeguarding team to protect children and young people.
• Manage cases transferred from initial child protection conferences.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Front Door Experience

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Child in need Team within South London.

THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 3 YEAR PERMANENT EXPERIENCE.

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. Should cases be held longer than required they will be further moved along to Children in care teams.

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.

Benefits

• "Good" Ofsted inspection results
• £33.30 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
• Parking available nearby/ onsite
• Working from home on a hybrid basis
• On going support given within the team

For more information, please do contact

Zoe Bellinger- Team Leader

07384466390