Senior Looked-After Children Social Worker (Hybrid)

Surrey County Council; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Children Looked After Team. This role involves supporting children living in various family settings and assessing safety for their return to birth families. The position offers flexible home and office working arrangements and a competitive salary of £47,884 - £51,175 per annum. You will be responsible for building relationships with children, planning their care, and ensuring their safety. Additional benefits include extensive leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Social Worker England Registration fee paid

Bespoke learning programmes

28 days annual leave (31 after 5 years)

Option to buy up to 10 additional days leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer's leave

Paternity and adoption leave

Local government salary-related pension

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Must have a Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration.
• ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying.
• Must have UK social work experience.
• Car driver with a valid UK license.

Responsibilities

• Support children living with relatives, friends or foster families.
• Assess safety for children to return to their birth families.
• Build sustainable relationships and plan for children's permanence.
• Prepare reports and attend court when required.

Skills

Qualified Social Work degree

SWE Registration

UK social work experience

Driving license

Education

Qualified Social Work degree

Job description

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Children Looked After Team. This role involves supporting children living in various family settings and assessing safety for their return to birth families. The position offers flexible home and office working arrangements and a competitive salary of £47,884 - £51,175 per annum. You will be responsible for building relationships with children, planning their care, and ensuring their safety. Additional benefits include extensive leave and professional development opportunities.