Children Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children Social Worker to join their passionate safeguarding team in South London. This role involves working with children in need and ensuring their protection through effective case management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, particularly within local authorities, and possess essential experience in child protection and front door services. With a commitment to ongoing support and a hybrid working model, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Good Ofsted inspection results

Parking available nearby/onsite

Ongoing support within the team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join a family safeguarding team focused on protecting children and young people.
• Hold cases transferred from DAAT at initial child protection conferences.

Skills

Social Work Degree

Child Protection Experience

Front Door Experience

Children in Need Experience

UK Driving Licence

Education

Social Work Qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

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