Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker to join a Children's Looked After Team in Breckland District. This role involves managing complex cases, mentoring practitioners, and ensuring child safety. Candidates should have a Social Work qualification and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers up to £37.00 per hour and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangements

Skill development opportunities

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Social Work England registration required.
• Access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex cases within child looked after context.
• Support children and families through appropriate actions.
• Mentor and advise practitioners in the team.

Skills

Frontline experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team

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 take responsibility for managing a caseload of more complex and higher need cases within a child looked after and care proceedings context. You will be required to take the appropriate course of action when working to support children and their families. You will also support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, advice, support, and occasional shadowing on visits or for meetings.

You will have a proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.

What's on offer?

• Up to £37.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
• Enhance your CV and Skill set
• Parking available onsite

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906