Social Worker Children in Care

Liquid Personnel; Chatham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Looked After Children service in Chatham. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,067, a retention payment, and career progression opportunities. You will manage a caseload and work directly with children, ensuring their care plans meet their needs. A relevant qualification and driving licence are necessary. This position supports hybrid working for a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Retention payment of £3,000 per annum

Market leading salary up to £50,067

Career progression scheme

Essential Car User Allowance

Local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Hybrid working

Relocation package up to £8,000

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with reflective supervision and analytical assessments.
• Work with children to understand their lived experiences.
• Collaborate on quality Life-story work for clarity on family history.
• Review and update care plans based on assessments and changes.

Skills

Relevant Social Work qualification

Completion of ASYE

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Active Social Work England registration

Job description

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Looked After Children service to join our clients based in Medway

What’s in it for you as a Social Worker?

• Retention payment of £3,000 per annum (paid annually)
• Market leading salary up to £50,067
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development
• Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working – enabling you to work from home / office
• Relocation package of up to £8,000

About the role :

Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.

You will work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences and wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques.

You will demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.

You will regularly review the progress and implementation of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker :

• Relevant Social Work qualification
• You will have completed your ASYE
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Active Social Work England registration

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or

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