Childrens Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in social work is seeking a Social Worker to join a Children's Team in the United Kingdom. The role emphasizes working with children and their families to ensure safety and well-being, with a requirement of at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. The position offers a hybrid working scheme and competitive pay at £39.04 per hour. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive working environment

Easily accessible via public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Familiarity with working alongside foster carers and adopters.
• Ability to promote positive change and development.

Responsibilities

• Work with children to assess their safety and wellbeing.
• Promote the welfare of children in need.
• Ensure child-focused assessments and plans.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Knowledge of fostering and adoption processes

Assessment and planning skills

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

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