Social Worker

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

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role requires a Social Work Qualification and a minimum of 3 years' experience, including extensive assessment and court work. Offering up to £33.30 per hour, this position allows for hybrid working and involves managing careful caseloads while building relationships with families.

Benefits

Up to £33.30 per hour

Good Ofsted inspection results

Parking on site

Hybrid working

Longer-term cases for better relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in social work.
• Ability to complete court work and protect children.
• Valid and clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create and review plans for children and families every 12 weeks.
• Conduct home visits every 6 weeks.
• Attend IPCP meetings.

Skills

Child protection

Assessment work

Court work

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

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 licence 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]