Impactful Children's Social Worker — Leaving Care & Growth

Caritas Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team in Reading. You will support young people aged 16 to 25 as they transition from care into adulthood, helping them build the skills, confidence and stability needed to achieve their goals.

You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, prepare and review Pathway Plans, coordinate support and carry out regular visits and statutory reviews, working with foster carers, housing teams,

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and SW England registration.
• Post-qualification experience in children’s social care, leaving care or related statutory setting.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to care leavers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers and develop positive relationships.
• Complete assessments, prepare and review Pathway Plans, and coordinate support.
• Undertake regular visits and statutory reviews; maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work with foster carers, residential providers, education/training services, housing, health professionals and other agencies to promote independence.

Skills

Assessment

Report writing

Communication

Case-management

Education

Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team in Reading. You will support young people aged 16 to 25 as they transition from care into adulthood, helping them build the skills, confidence and stability needed to achieve their goals.

You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, prepare and review Pathway Plans, coordinate support and carry out regular visits and statutory reviews, working with foster carers, housing teams,