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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE options available

Court experience progression

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd. is seeking a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service in Weston-super-Mare. You will work in a frontline team handling child protection and assessment, supporting CIN, CP and LAC cases, with a focus on statutory decision-making.

The role requires a Social Work qualification and 3+ years post-qualified experience, SW England registration, and access to your own vehicle. Hybrid/times on offer with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with 3+ years post-qualifying experience in frontline and assessment work.
• Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and Social Work England registration.
• Must have access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced frontline team handling child protection and referral/assessment.
• Engage with CIN/CP/LAC caseloads and contribute to statutory decisions.

Skills

Frontline experience

Assessment work

Child protection

Education

Social Work degree / DipSW / CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.

You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.

What's on offer?

• Up to £38 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Opportunity to progress court experience