Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team. This role involves working closely with children and their families to provide necessary support, creating and reviewing care plans, and performing home visits. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification and at least 3 years of post qualification experience. A valid driving license is required, and the position offers a pay rate of up to £33.30 per hour with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Up to £33.30 per hour

Good Ofsted inspection results

Parking on site

Hybrid Working

Managed caseload numbers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience.
• Ability to complete court work and protect children.
• Extensive assessment and long-term work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with children and families to provide support.
• Create and review plans every 12 weeks.
• Conduct home visits every 6 weeks.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Court Work

Assessment Work

Driving License

Education

Degree in Social Work (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

For more information, please get in touch

Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant

07776849119 / [e-mail]