Social Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company in social services is seeking a Children's Social Worker for its Family Safeguarding Service in Barry. The role involves frontline assessments and supporting children and families, requiring a Social Work qualification and relevant experience. With hybrid working and competitive pay, this is an opportunity to further court experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Parking available on site

Opportunity to progress court experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
• Social Work England registration required.
• Experience with LAC is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and perform statutory functions ensuring correct outcomes for children and families.
• Work with children from various services, including CIN and CP.
• Manage court cases for some children in LAC.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection

Fast-paced Frontline Team experience

Effective Communication

Education

Social Work Degree

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