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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite

Car access nearby

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join a Locality Team. The role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in permanent contracts, with a valid UK driving licence and vehicle essential.

You will work with vulnerable children, undertake initial court proceedings, and provide timely interventions in crisis situations within a child-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in permanent contracts in children's safeguarding.
• A Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the most vulnerable children in a local locality team.
• Provide timely, decisive intervention at times of crisis.
• Engage in initial court proceedings as part of safeguarding duties.

Skills

Children's safeguarding

Driving licence

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children's Locality Team.

Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

The team is responsible for working with the most vulnerable children in the local community who are at risk of significant harm and in need of protection. They undertake initial court proceedings and provide timely, decisive intervention at times of crisis. The team works proactively, using a child-centred approach to every case, which is essential to achieving positive and effective case progression. They pride themselves on their ability to make sound, efficient decisions at all stages of crisis intervention.

About you

It is essential to have experience in Children's frontline safeguarding (R+A, CIN, CP) teams as well as experience in initial court proceedings. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts is required in order to be consider for this position. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is essential for this role.

What's on offer?

• £39.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Supportive management structure with regular supervision
• Small caseloads
• Parking available onsite / nearby
• Easily accessible via car