SGO Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join their team in the West Midlands. This role involves conducting SGO assessments and supporting Foster Carers to ensure vulnerable children receive safe and successful placements. The ideal candidate will possess a Social Work qualification and have at least three years of post-qualification experience, demonstrating a proactive approach and strong report writing skills. With a hybrid working scheme and opportunities for training and development, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available/nearby

Training and development opportunities

Easily accessible via car

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in social work.
• Experience in a fostering setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete SGO assessments in the West Midlands.
• Support Foster Carers and ensure successful placements.

Skills

Social Work

Report Writing

Proactive Approach

Experience in Fostering

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Driving License

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the West Midlands

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.

About the team

This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children. The team works very closely with each carer to ensure they are well equipped to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person and in turn, setting them up for successful placements. The team prides themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce.

About you

The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have extensive experience in a fostering setting. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

• £33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working scheme
• Parking available/ nearby
• Training and development opportunities
• Easily accessible via car

For more information, please get in touch

Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant

07776849119