Qualified Social Worker | Leaving Care Team | Reading Council | £38 per hour

Community Care Live; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

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Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team in Reading. You will support care‑experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, promoting independence and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include managing caseloads, completing Pathway Plans, safeguarding, and multi‑agency collaboration to ensure statutory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration by Social Work England.
• Experience in Children's Social Care.
• Experience supporting care leavers and young people transitioning to independence.
• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and leaving care legislation.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers and young people preparing to leave care.
• Complete and review Pathway Plans in line with statutory requirements.
• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Provide advice around housing, education, employment, training and finances.
• Undertake assessments, identify risks and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Build positive relationships with young people and advocate for their wishes.
• Work with families, carers and multi‑agency professionals.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory responsibilities.

Skills

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Assessment

Child protection

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Locum Social Worker - Leaving Care Team - Reading Council - £38ph

We are currently recruiting an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team at Reading Borough Council.The successful candidate will support care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, promoting independence, stability and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of care leavers and young people preparing to leave care.
• Complete and review Pathway Plans in line with statutory requirements.
• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Provide advice and guidance around housing, education, employment, training and finances.
• Undertake assessments, identify risks and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people, advocating for their wishes and feelings.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and multi-agency professionals.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience within Children's Social Care.
• Experience supporting care leavers and young people transitioning into independence.
• Good knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and leaving care legislation.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

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• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees