Looked After Children Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care council in the South East is seeking an experienced children's social worker. The role offers a supportive management structure and encourages a healthy work-life balance with flexible working from home. Candidates must have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Reflective supervision

Competitive pay rate of £40/h

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in a fast-paced working environment and team collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established Children in Care service in the South East.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while providing high-quality care to service users.
• Engage in regular reflective supervision and collaboration with management.

Skills

Fast-paced working

Team collaboration

Reflective supervision

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Overview

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

Seeking new opportunities in the South East to close out 2025?

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 £40/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.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established Children in Care service in the South East.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while providing high-quality care to service users.
• Utilise a flexible schedule with 1-1.5 days in the office per week and remaining time working from home.
• Engage in regular reflective supervision and collaboration with management.
• Contribute to the team with a supportive approach and positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England are required (statutory role).

How to learn more / Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chris on 07897 024978. Alternatively, you can send your up-to-date CV to [e-mail].