Childrens Social Worker

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Children's Team in Greater London. In this role, you will work with children to assess their living situations and promote their welfare. Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers £39.04 per hour, hybrid working options, and a supportive environment that fosters positive change for children.

Benefits

£39.04 per hour

Outstanding Ofsted inspection results

Accessible via public transport

Hybrid working scheme

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract.
• Experience working with children, young people, and their families is essential.
• Familiarity with special guardians and prospective adopters is important.

Responsibilities

• Identify if children can live safely at home.
• Promote the welfare of children in need.
• Engage in assessments, plans, and reviews for children's needs.

Skills

Experience with foster carers

Knowledge of child welfare

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Childrens Team.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract/s.

About the Team

This team involves working with children to identify if and when they are unable to safely live at home and intervene according to the child's circumstance.The team provides help to promote the welfare of the children in need so that they maintain a reasonable standard of health and development.Strengthening protective practices to reduce risk and ensuring the child is at the centre of all assessments, plans and reviews is key to why this team creates such positive outcomes.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience working with Children, young people, and their families is essential in order to be considered.It is key to be familiar with working with foster carers, special guardians, prospective adopters, and other people who are looking after someone else's children.Positive change and development should be at the forefront of strengths when considering this position.

What's on offer

• £39.04 per hour umbrella (PAYE options available also)
• “Outstanding” and “Good” Ofsted inspection results
An opportunity to have a positive impact on the life on the child
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Hybrid working scheme
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment

For more information, please get in touch

Rodrique Burnett - Recruitment Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07436399975