Senior Social Worker – Looked After Children

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a Looked After Children Team in South London. This role offers a unique opportunity for a Social Worker to advance their career while managing a small, complex caseload. You will play a vital role in supporting children and young people towards independence, ensuring their safety and well-being. With a focus on professional development, this position provides excellent benefits, including a market supplement and hybrid working options. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

£3,000 Market Supplement

29 days annual leave

Tailored induction programme

Hybrid working opportunities

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and completed ASYE.
• Experience in child protection and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Support children living with relatives and foster families.
• Conduct regular statutory visits and complete assessments.
• Work with a professional network to meet children's needs.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Assessment Skills

Care Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join a Looked After Children Team based in South London for an OUTSTANDING authority as rated by OFSTED.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to step up into a more senior role. The role does involve holding a small complex caseload while having some responsibility of supporting Newly Qualified Social Workers.

Benefits as a Senior Social Worker:

• £3,000 Market Supplement paid monthly into the salary
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month
• Tailored induction programme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

In this role you will be:

• Supporting children living with relatives, friends of foster families and prospective adopters or children living in children’s homes and young people in semi-independent units. You will be responsible for ensuring the child or young persons safety and supporting them towards independence by:
• Undertaking regular statutory visits
• Completing and updating assessments
• Care Planning
• Working as part of a professional network to meet the needs of the children and young people

Requirements of a Social Worker:

• Completed your ASYE
• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486.

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