Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking nearby

Training and development opportunities

Easily accessible via car

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments for Foster Carers and kinship carers in the West Midlands. The role requires a Social Work Qualification and a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in permanent contracts.

The candidate should be proactive and experienced in a fostering setting, with a valid UK driving licence and access to a car. Training and development opportunities are available, with parking nearby and easy car access.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Completed ASYE counted as one year.
• Valid UK driving licence and car are essential for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Complete SGO assessments for Foster Carers and kinship carers in the West Midlands.
• Produce high-quality, thorough reports to support safe placements for vulnerable children.

Skills

ASYE counted

Fostering experience

Proactive

Education

Social Work Degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the West Midlands

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

About you

The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have extensive experience in a fostering setting. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role.

About the team

This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children. The team work very closely with each carer to ensure they are well equipped to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person and in turn, setting them up for successful placements. The team pride themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce.

What's on offer?

• £33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Parking available/ nearby
• Training and development opportunities
• Easily accessible via car