Looked After Children Social Worker

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

Job summary

A children's social care organization in the South East is seeking an experienced social worker to join their team. The role offers flexible working from home, with office attendance of 1-1.5 days per week. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. A competitive pay rate of £40/h is offered within a supportive management environment focused on high-quality care.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Supportive management structure

Flexibility in scheduling

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid social work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in a fast-paced social work environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care to service users.
• Manage own schedule for professional and personal efficiency.
• Work from home with office attendance of 1-1.5 days weekly.

Skills

Experience in children's social work

Ability to manage complex cases

Strong communication skills

Education

Social work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

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 £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.

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].