Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services agency is looking for an Advanced Social Worker in Exeter to lead a team and manage complex cases for children in care. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive pay and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in children's social care and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in children's social care.
• Proven experience in multi-agency working and court proceedings.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of social workers.
• Manage complex cases for children in care.
• Conduct in-depth assessments.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Recording skills

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

Overview

Advanced Social Worker Devon Council. Are you a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for making a difference in children's lives? We are seeking an Advanced Social Worker (Childrens) to join our Exeter & East Devon team. This is an exciting contract opportunity offering up to £42 per hour LTD inclusive of holiday pay or £32.59 per hour exclusive of holiday pay depending on experience. If you possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in children's social care, and a commitment to best practice, we want to hear from you!

The role is based at County Hall, Exeter, offering a flexible hybrid working model with a blend of office and home-based working, covering duty 4-5 days per month as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of social workers, providing supervision, mentoring, and guidance
• Manage complex cases for children looked after and those in care
• Conduct in-depth assessments and contribute to court proceedings
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic support
• Challenge and lead improvements in practice to enhance service quality
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements
• Drive continuous professional development within the team

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience (PQE) in children\'s social care
• Proven experience in multi-agency working and court proceedings
• Strong communication, planning, and recording skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to best practice
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Contract Details

• Contract length: 3 months, with possible extension
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working model: mixture of office and home-based work
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children\'s lives, working in a supportive environment

How to Apply

Please send your CV to
Consultant: Delanie Heyes
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our dedicated team