Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a specialist Children in Care Team. The role involves managing a caseload of children under care orders, ensuring their needs are met, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, hybrid working options, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

£35.00 hourly rate

Hybrid working scheme

Excellent training

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience within a permanent local authority.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working within a child in care team.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children subject to care orders.
• Provide ongoing support, safeguarding, and care planning.
• Work closely with foster carers, schools, health professionals, and agencies.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience with children in care

Understanding of relevant legislation

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years equivalent post qualified experience within a permanent local authority.

About the team:

The children in care team works with children and families under the care of the council, the social worker will be holding a caseload of children who are subject to care orders, providing ongoing support, safeguarding, and care planning to ensure their needs are met and their welfare is promoted. This includes working closely with foster carers, residential placements, schools, health professionals, and other agencies to achieve the best outcomes for each child.

About you:

To be qualified for this role you must hold a Social Work degree and be registered with Social Work England. You should have experience working within a child in care team, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation.

What's on offer?

• £35.00 hourly umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
• Hybrid working scheme.
• Great opportunity to work in a specialist team to broaden your skills.
• Excellent training to ensure you succeed within your role.
• Regularly held supervisions and a supportive culture with a stable management team.

For more information, please get in contact:

Grace Gordon - Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07425728375