Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Community Care Live; South Kiscadale; Hybrid; GBP 52.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hybrid working

Long-term contract

Manageable caseloads

Supportive management

Regular supervision

Zusammenfassung

Leaders In Care is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care (LAC) team on a long-term contract with a South Coast authority. The role offers flexible hybrid working, a manageable caseload, and strong supervision to support high-quality practice.

The successful candidate will undertake statutory visits, develop care plans, and collaborate with foster carers and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifikationen

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Recent experience in Children's in Care, Looked After Children or Permanence.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage caseload of Children in Care.
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews.
• Develop and review care plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work with foster carers, residential providers and partner agencies.
• Support permanence planning (long-term fostering, SG, adoption).
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required.
• Ensure children's voices arecentral to all planning and decision-making.

Kenntnisse

Social work registration

Children in Care experience

Assessment and care planning

Ausbildung

Social Work degree

Jobbeschreibung

£42ph | Children in Care (LAC) | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children in Care (LAC) contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload?

We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care service on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that prioritises quality practice, staff wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working within the Children in Care team, you will support children and young people throughout their care journey, ensuring stability, permanence, and the best possible outcomes. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment.

Package & Benefits

• £42 per hour
• Long-term contract providing stability and security
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Manageable caseloads allowing for high-quality practice
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with strong team retention
• Regular supervision and ongoing professional support
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Children in Care service

About the Service

You will be joining a dedicated Children in Care team committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. The service places a strong emphasis on relationship-based practice, ensuring Social Workers have the time and support needed to make a meaningful difference while maintaining manageable caseloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews
• Develop and review care plans to achieve positive outcomes
• Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies
• Support permanence planning, including long-term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required
• Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to all planning and decision-making

About You

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children, or Permanence Team
• Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies

If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email [e-mail] for more information.