Social Worker - Children Looked After Team

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated and enthusiastic social workers to join their Child Looked After Service in Middlesbrough. This role involves supporting children through various transitions, including reunification plans, and requires expertise in safeguarding and working with children in care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent recording and timekeeping skills, and will be responsible for conducting home visits and preparing reports for reviews. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children while working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Accrued holiday credit

Qualifications

• Experience in Safeguarding and working with Children Looked After.
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory home visits and prepare reports for reviews.
• Attend Care Team meetings and strategy meetings as required.

Skills

Safeguarding

Working with Children Looked After

Adoption

Direct work with children

Excellent recording skills

Timekeeping skills

Knowledge of Child Looked After processes

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Full valid driving licence

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

We are currently looking to recruit motivated, child-focused, and enthusiastic social workers to join our Child Looked After Service in Middlesbrough.

The candidate will need a full valid driving licence and be registered with Social Work England.

You will have experience in Safeguarding, working with Children Looked After, Adoption, and supporting children through transition, including reunification plans.

Your main duties will include undertaking statutory home visits within timescales and demonstrating excellent recording and timekeeping skills. You should have experience and be highly skilled in undertaking direct work with children. You will be expected to have good knowledge and understanding of the Child Looked After processes.

You will be expected to prepare reports for and attend Child Looked After reviews, hold monthly Care Team meetings, and record them in a timely manner. You will also attend strategy meetings and stability meetings.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Up to £11.90 per hour plus accrued holiday credit