Qualified Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated Children in Care Team. This role involves managing caseloads, progressing care plans, and working closely with children and families to ensure positive outcomes. You'll collaborate with various agencies and support vulnerable children through effective interventions. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity offers a supportive environment and the chance to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in social work with children and families.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and progress care plans for children in care.
• Conduct direct assessments and collaborate with agencies.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Child & Family Assessments

Court experience

Working with vulnerable groups

Interagency collaboration

Decision-making and planning

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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Qualified Social Worker

Children in Care

Location: East Midlands

Pay rate: £38

We are looking for experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated Children in Care Team. You will be supported by an experienced team manager. Our client has a strong and positive culture in this local authority, which we would love you to be a part of. This local authority offers regular monthly supervision and group reflective supervision.

The Children in Care team works with children of all ages in care, managing caseloads and progressing care plans. Responsibilities include finding adoptive placements, supporting long-term fostering, working with complex young people in residential care, and assisting children returning home to family. Excellent skills in direct work with children and young people, along with a commitment to permanence planning, are essential. We aim to promote good health, educational achievement, and positive relationships to secure a successful future for these children. The team comprises a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, and Social Workers. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to enhance our workforce and promote positive outcomes.

As part of this local authority’s Family Assessment and Support Team, you will work in a busy, supportive environment assessing and working with children and families, intervening early to provide support. Your role involves direct assessments, collaboration with agencies like police and health, and ensuring sustainable positive change. The service maintains strong links with community support services to reduce social care involvement.

Following social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional expertise, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and agencies to meet needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive, sustainable results, striving to provide the best outcomes for children through best practices. Your passion for supporting children and families to thrive and flourish is paramount. Our priority is to protect vulnerable children and operate efficiently.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Experienced in Court, Children in Need, and Child Protection cases
• Supporting children and families in CIN and Child Protection planning, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings
• Understanding factors impacting children, including abuse and neglect
• Skilled in Child & Family Assessments with effective analysis, decision-making, planning, and review
• Capable of effective direct work with children and families
• Experienced in working within multidisciplinary, interagency teams
• 3+ years qualified

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

This role is ideally located for those traveling from: Nottingham, Walsall, Newark-on-Trent, Loughborough, Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Brigg, Skegness, Leicester, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Lincoln, Nuneaton, Grantham, Gainsborough, Derby, Peterborough, Birmingham, Bloxwich, Stoke-on-Trent, Grimsby, Tamworth, Shropshire, Coventry, Worcester, Telford, Stafford, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Lincoln, Nuneaton, Grantham, Gainsborough, Derby, Peterborough, Birmingham, Bloxwich, Stoke-on-Trent, Wrexham, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton-upon-Trent, Wolverhampton, Colchester, Lichfield, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Walsall, Great Yarmouth, Cromer, Luton, Bedford, Lichfield, Telford, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Hinckley.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us about other opportunities including IROs, BIAs, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Court, Educational Psychologist, Hospital Discharge, Community, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Management, and more.