Social Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Service. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in child protection and assessment to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. With a focus on frontline work, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to manage cases involving Children in Need and Child Protection. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, hybrid working options, and the chance to gain valuable court experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Parking available on site

Opportunity to gain court experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in frontline and assessment work.
• Social Work England registration required.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and perform statutory functions for child welfare.
• Work with children in various services including CIN and CP.

Skills

Child Protection

Referral and Assessment

Experience with Looked After Children (LAC)

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They work with children from various services, such as CIN (Children in Need), CP (Child Protection), and some children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC is desirable but not essential.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced frontline team, such as child protection and referral and assessment, are essential. You should hold a degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have at least 3 years post-qualifying experience.

You must have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.

What's on offer?

• Up to £41.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE options available)
• Hybrid working pattern
• Parking available on site
• Opportunity to gain court experience

For more information, please contact:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906