CSW - Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After (Gr )

mbi Medical Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

mbi Medical Ltd is seeking a Social Worker to join their Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service. The role involves providing support and interventions aimed at meeting the needs of children in care and care leavers. Candidates should have a social work qualification, excellent communication skills, and experience with vulnerable children. This team promotes a positive culture and is involved in innovative projects with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements, including the Children's Act.
• Current professional registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of support and interventions for children in care.
• Make assessments and develop care plans with children.
• Work in various placements and complete direct work with families.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

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CSW - Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After (Gr ), London Borough of Sutton

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Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

London Borough of Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

45

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

As a Social Worker within the Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service, you will provide support and interventions for children and care leavers. You will work in foster homes, residential and semi-independent placements, completing direct work with children, young people, and their families. You will make assessments, develop care plans, and work with the professional network to achieve outcomes. You will provide both direct and indirect support.

About Us
Sutton’s Children Looked After and Leaving Care Team handles care planning to ensure permanency and help children transition into independence while remaining safe. Located at The Quad, the team promotes a pioneering approach around contextual safeguarding and innovative practices with adolescents. We foster a supportive, restorative environment and lead projects involving young people and local organizations.

About You
Candidates should have a social work qualification, completed their AYSE, and hold current registration with Social Work England. Excellent report writing and communication skills are required, along with experience working with vulnerable children and knowledge of relevant legislation (Children’s Act, Leaving Care Act, Social Care Act). Cultural sensitivity, safeguarding awareness, understanding of youth development, and a valid driving license are essential.