Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

On-site parking

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team in the United Kingdom. The role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience, with responsibilities including court work, safeguarding, and ongoing assessments.

You will conduct in-depth assessments, support long-term outcomes, and attend IPCP meetings. A valid driving licence and car are essential. Hybrid working with on-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• A Social Work qualification with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience is required.
• Ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential.
• Extensive assessment work, long-term work and CP experience are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for the children and families every 12 weeks.
• Visit the children at their homes every 6 weeks to inform decisions.
• Attend IPCP meetings and manage safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Court work

Safeguarding

CP experience

Education

Social Work degree (Degree, DipSW, CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team work in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily. Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role. Visits to the children at their homes every 6 weeks is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for each case. In this role the team will also attend IPCP meetings.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role. The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role. Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role. A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.

What's on Offer

• Up to £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
• 'Good' Ofsted inspection results
• Parking in a staff car park is available on site
• Hybrid Working
• Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
• Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management