Social Worker

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves significant responsibilities including managing cases, working with children, and contributing to care planning and reporting. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a passion for making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a Social Worker.
• Driving license required for travel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for case management and care planning for children in care.
• Conduct direct work with children to understand their experiences.
• Develop and present reports for care reviews and court.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Opus People Solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team

Location: Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU

Working Arrangements: to work from the office 3 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

• Case responsible person / Allocated social worker for children in care proceedings and children who are in long term care or for whom permanent alternative care planning is progressing.
• Undertaking direct work with children in care, ascertaining their lived experience and their wishes and feelings.
• Undertaking life story work and producing life story books.
• Write, review and amend children’s care plans , taking into consideration their identified needs.
• Writing reports for Children in Care reviews and for Court as part of care proceedings.
• Working in partnership with the child’s carers / parents / family network and a variety of other professionals as part of care planning, including the child’s IRO, Guardian, Health and Education etc.

The role involves significant travelling, sometimes to rural locations to visit children in placements, therefore driving is essential.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Government Relations Services

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