Social Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to enhance their Family Safeguarding Service. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families through effective decision-making and statutory functions. You will leverage your expertise in child protection and assessment work, contributing to meaningful outcomes for vulnerable children. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, competitive pay, and opportunities to gain valuable court experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to £38.00 per hour

Hybrid working pattern

Parking available on site

Opportunity to progress court experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
• Knowledge of statutory functions for child safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and perform statutory functions for children and families.
• Work with children from various services including CIN and CP.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Referral and Assessment

Experience with Looked After Children

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Tools

Social Work England Registration

Own Vehicle

Job description

We are looking for a 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 £38.00 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 at 07442 576 906.