Children Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 27,552,000 - 45,874,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on-site

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Good transport links

Manageable caseloads

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join a Looked After Children team in the West Midlands. The role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of 3 years'' post-qualified experience.

You will be involved in care planning, placement and permanence assessments within a supportive team, with hybrid working and a manageable caseload. Parking and easy transport access are available.

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in Looked After Children or Fostering services.
• Degree in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW) and registration with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of children''s social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out care planning assessments for looked after children.
• Conduct placement and permanence assessments as part of care planning.
• Provide support within a Looked After Children team to deliver safe, stable, and nurturing outcomes.

Skills

Post-qualifying experience in Looked-O

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Looked After Children team in the West Midlands.

This role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience.

About the Team

This team supports children by providing long-term plans for looked after children.The team's goal is to help children have a safe, stable, and nurturing environment throughout their childhood and upbringing.

The service is responsible for carrying out care planning assessments, placement assessments, and permanence assessments.The team consists of 1 Team Manager (TM), 1 Advanced Practitioner (AP), and up to 6 Social Workers (SWs), including ASYEs.

About You

The successful candidate will be hardworking and have strong knowledge and experience of working within a children's social work setting.Candidates should have post-qualifying experience in Looked After Children or Fostering services.

You must hold a degree in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW) and be registered with Social Work England.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £33.30 per hour (PAYE payment options available)
• Parking available on-site or nearby
• Easily accessible by car or public transport
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working scheme
• Manageable caseloads

For more infromation

Zoe Bellinger - Team Manager

[e-mail] | 07384 466390