Children Social worker in Wrexham

Randstad Care; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Looked After Children's Team at Wrexham County Borough Council. This role involves supporting vulnerable children in care, ensuring their well-being and permanence. You will conduct assessments, collaborate with agencies, and promote children's opportunities, making a significant impact in their lives.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Accredited Training

Weekly Payroll

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible Shifts

Top Local Authority

Weekly Mailers

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working with children in care.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• An up-to-date DBS.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of looked after children and promote their welfare.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate care plans.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to provide holistic support.

Skills

Assessment

Collaboration

Child Protection

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Social Worker - Looked After Children's Team Wrexham County Borough Council

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to ensuring the well-being and permanence of children in care? Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join their vital Looked After Children's Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Wrexham.

Pay Rate: 41.12 per hour

About the Role:

As a Social Worker in the Looked After Children's Team, you will hold a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Your primary focus will be to promote placement stability, achieve permanence, and maximize the life chances of these children. Your responsibilities will typically include:

• Undertaking comprehensive assessments of children's needs, their families, and carers, and formulating robust care plans in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Regularly visiting looked after children in their placements to monitor their welfare, progress, and ensure their needs are being met.
• Working towards permanence for children, including reunification with families, long-term fostering, or adoption.
• Preparing reports for, and attending, Child in Care Reviews, fostering panels, and court hearings as appropriate, providing evidence when necessary.
• Collaborating effectively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and fostering services, to ensure holistic support.
• Promoting children's educational, health, and leisure opportunities.
• Adhering to child protection procedures and processes in relation to looked after children.

What We're Looking For:

• A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working directly with children in care/looked after children in the UK (strongly preferred).
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Benefits of Working with Us:

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
• Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
• Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
• Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
• Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
• Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in Wrexham.
• Weekly Mailers: Keep up-to-date with new local posts and opportunities.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to 300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).

Interested?

For more details or to apply, call (phone number removed) or email

Seize this opportunity to advance your career in social work with Randstad and Cardiff Council. Apply now to make a difference!

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