Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Ackerman Pierce; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specialized in social work is seeking a Social Worker for the Children in Care Team. The role involves assessments, support, and direct work with children and their families. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive team culture with regular supervision. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in the UK and an SWE registration. Competitive pay and career progression opportunities are included.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for role progression

Training for staff

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• 3 years experience within the UK.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be obtained).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• SWE registered.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and create outcome-focused plans.
• Ensure children and carers are aware of their rights.
• Provide support based on best evidence.
• Negotiate with other professionals for service access.
• Manage direct work with children and families.
• Chair professional meetings as required.

Skills

Timely assessments and analysis

Facilitating meaningful participation

Providing support and intervention

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker – Children in Care Team

Salary: £39 / hour
Job Type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Poole

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children In Care Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well‑structured and organized team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and supportive team within Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council.

Main Duties

• Undertake timely assessments and analysis of need and risk, working with families and networks of professionals to create and deliver outcome‑focused plans.
• Ensure that children, young people and carers are aware of their rights and are enabled to participate meaningfully in planning, and in decision‑making, including through the use of independent advocates if required.
• Provide support and intervention based on best evidence to meet individual child and family needs.
• Secure access to services, negotiating and challenging other professionals and organisations to provide the help required.
• Undertake effective direct work with individual children and families or foster or adoptive carers as part of an agreed plan.
• Where appropriate, chair professional and formal meetings in relation to service users, e.g. Child in Need meetings and core group meetings.
• Make effective use of supervision to enhance and reflect on own practice, seek advice on individual cases, develop personal resilience, and promote continuous professional development.
• Contribute to team and unit duty rotas, ensuring that service users, professionals and other members of the public are dealt with appropriately and promptly.
• Attend and participate in team meetings to actively promote effective professional working relationships, maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of organisational requirements and share good practice.
• Participate in specific service development projects as agreed with the Team Manager, including developing effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills via continuous professional development, reflective practice, team events, attendance at relevant training, and working towards formal post‑qualifying learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant research, government guidance, legislation and best practice in relation to child care and the specialist service area to which the applicant is appointed.

Benefits of Working with Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council

Our Client has free onsite parking and offers opportunities for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. They provide a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years experience within the UK
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain it for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE registered
• Degree in Social Work

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce brings over 15 years’ experience recruiting directly into the Social Work sector, providing a dedicated personal consultant and a quick, easy registration process with guaranteed weekly payment.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Bournemouth please contact George Willett or email us with your updated CV today.

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