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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children's Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team on a maternity cover contract. The post requires qualification in social work and a minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience.

You will support 16-18-year-olds preparing to leave care, collaborating with housing, education, employment, and benefits partners, and you will contribute to a steady, child-centred service within children's services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a social work qualification (Degree, DipSW or CQSW).
• At least three years' post-qualifying experience.
• Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16-18 as they prepare to leave care and become more independent.
• Work with them and partner agencies on housing, education, employment, benefits and other aspects of adult life.
• Work effectively within children's services.

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW or CQSW)

Job description

Children's Social Worker - Leaving Care Team

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team on a maternity cover contract.

Applicants must hold a social work qualification and have at least three years' post-qualifying experience.

About the team

The team supports young people aged 16-18 as they prepare to leave care and become more independent. You will work with them and partner agencies on housing, education, employment, benefits and other aspects of adult life.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and committed social worker who works effectively within children's services. You must hold a social work qualification (Degree, DipSW or CQSW), have at least three years' post-qualifying experience, and hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.