Social Worker - Children In Care Team - BANES

Eden Brown Synergy; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

CV review service

Interview advice

Competitive rates of pay

Post-placement follow up meetings

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Social Worker to join the Looked After Children’s Team in BANES. The role is 37 hours per week, with a hybrid pattern combining Keynsham Civic Centre work and some home-based activity.

A driving license is preferred to enable out-of-county visits and duties. The post requires Social Work England registration, experience with Children in Care and safeguarding, and a good knowledge of applicable legislation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience with Children in Care and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for looked-after children.

Responsibilities

• Hold a full caseload.
• Support the team with the duty rota.
• Attend stat visits and out-of-county visits.
• Based at Keynsham Civic Centre with some home working.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Caseload management

Education

Social Work degree

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Social Worker required for work within the Looked After Children's Team in the BANES . Long Term contracts in beautiful area. 37 hrs a week. Competitive rates of pay to £40ph. The team has a strong management structure.

Majority of the time to be based at Keynsham Civic Centre, with some home working, this can be discussed at interview.

Access to a vehicle is preferable, B&NES is a local authority which covers some rural areas.

It is essential that candidates have good communication and strong report writing skills.

You will be required to hold a full caseload, support the team in covering the duty rota and have availability to a reliable car in order to complete stat visits and out of county visits. You need to have both Children in Care and Safeguarding experience and a good working knowledge of all the relevant legislation that is the foundation of good practice with this client group.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

• Dedicated personal and professional service.
• Free DBS check.
• CV review service.
• Interview advice.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Post-placement follow up meetings.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.