Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team

Vitalis; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency in England is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a Looked After Children's Team in Leicestershire. This contract role offers a pay rate of up to £36 per hour and requires experience in managing care plans and a caseload of 20 children. Ideal candidates will have specific Looked After Children experience, along with court work exposure. Additional support for team engagement is also required.

Benefits

Nearby city centre parking reimbursed

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Social Work qualification.
• Experience in progression of care plans for children.
• Ability to manage a caseload of 20.

Responsibilities

• Work with Looked After Children's Team.
• Build relationships with the team through office attendance.
• Address day-to-day tasks related to care plans.

Skills

Specific experience in Looked After Children

Court work experience

Background in Child Protection / Assessment

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team

Pay rate to £36 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Workers to work in a Looked After Children’s Team in Leicestershire. Looking for experienced Level 3 SW's withcourt workexperience.

• Specific LAC experienced desired, but would consider someone with a background in CP / Assessment who has some LAC experience.
• Working arrangements - how much office time is expected?Generally two days a week as a target to build relationships with team, subject to the visits and meetings.
• caseload numbers of20
• Parking arrangements - with it being the city centre is there a supplement or discount available?Nearby city centre parking available which is reimbursed.
• Can you please confirm the range covered by the team and anything specific we need to know about day-to-day tasks and priorities?Progression of care plans for children and young people with a plan of remaining in care, with consideration to discharge of care order and SGO.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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