Social Worker

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

Job summary

A social services firm in Wales is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker for their Family Safeguarding Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification and at least 3 years of post-qualification frontline experience, particularly in Child Protection and Assessment. The position offers up to £41.00 per hour and supports a hybrid working pattern. Knowledge of LAC cases is preferred. Registration with Social Work England and own vehicle is necessary.

Benefits

Up to £41.00 per hour

Hybrid working pattern

Parking available on site

Opportunity to progress court experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
• Knowledge and experience working in a fast-paced Frontline Team is essential.
• Social Work England registration and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and perform statutory functions for children's welfare.
• Work with CIN and CP cases, and some LAC situations.
• Support court cases and achieve correct outcomes for families.

Skills

Social Work experience

Knowledge of Child Protection

Frontline Team experience

Assessment skills

Education

Social Work Qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Children's 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 £41.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working pattern.
• Parking available on site
• Opportunity to progress court experience

For more information, please get in touch with.

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906