LAC Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the South East is seeking an experienced children's social worker to join their successful Children in Care service. With an outstanding Ofsted rating, this role encourages a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working options. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay and continuous support from management, promoting both professional and personal well-being.

Benefits

Regular reflective supervision

Work from home flexibility

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced social care setting.
• Qualification and registration to Social Work England required.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team in providing care for children in care.
• Manage a caseload while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Utilize reflective supervision to enhance professional growth.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Work from home encouraged - 1 / 1.5 days office based | Regular reflective supervision | Outstanding Ofsted

Seeking new opportunities in the South East?

We're currently looking for an experienced children's social worker to become part of a well-established Children in Care service in the South East.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a tight-knit team with a highly supportive management structure. As an added bonus, a you will receive a competitive pay rate of £43/h.

With an outstanding Ofsted rating, working for this council ensures a strong working environment. You'll also have the option of seeking additional support from the enduring permanent management structure, should you require it.

We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, especially when dealing with complex cases, with this council, working from home is very much encouraged, so you can expect to be in the office 1-1.5 days per week, and the rest from home.

We are looking for a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to be a part of this council's journey in providing the highest level of care to its service users.

In recognition of your hard work, this council provides the freedom to manage your own schedule. This allows you to effectively allocate your time for maximum efficiency, both in your professional and personal life.

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To learn more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chris on 0161 240 7897. Alternatively, you can send your up-to-date CV to [e-mail].