Children Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Children Social Worker to join a family safeguarding team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role is crucial in protecting children and young people, ensuring their safety and well-being. With a focus on collaboration and ongoing support, you will manage cases from initial child protection conferences and work closely with a passionate team. The position offers competitive hourly pay, flexible hybrid working options, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you have a strong background in social work and are committed to safeguarding children, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Good Ofsted inspection results

Parking available nearby/ onsite

Ongoing support within the team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years permanent experience in Local Authority based Social Work.
• Valid UK driving licence and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Join a family safeguarding children's team passionate about protecting children.
• Hold cases transferred from initial child protection conferences.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Front Door Assessment

Children in Need

Education

Social Work Degree

DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team within Stoke on Trent.

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- Senior Recruitment Consultant

07384466390