Social Worker - LAC/CIC Team - Luton

Eden Brown Synergy; Luton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS costs covered

Referral bonus

Additional job finding bonus

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Luton Council's Looked After Children (LAC) Team. The role focuses on safeguarding, care planning and ensuring positive outcomes for children in care, with statutory responsibilities and multi-agency collaboration.

The successful candidate will hold a Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with a minimum of three years' post-qualification UK Local Authority experience in children's services.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a UK Local Authority.
• Experience with Looked After Children and children's statutory services.
• Strong assessment, care planning and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families and multi-agency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their welfare and safety remain a priority.
• Undertaking assessments and developing care plans to meet children's individual needs.
• Conducting statutory visits and completing reviews in line with legislative requirements.
• Working collaboratively with foster carers, families, IROs and other professionals.
• Supporting permanence planning and ensuring timely decision-making for children.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate case records in accordance with statutory guidance.
• Promoting the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people in care.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Report writing

Assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) Team

Luton Council | £38.84 per hour (Umbrella)

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join Luton Council's Looked After Children (LAC) Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Social Worker with experience supporting children in care, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring children receive the support and protection they need.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their welfare and safety remain a priority.
• Undertaking assessments and developing care plans to meet children's individual needs.
• Conducting statutory visits and completing reviews in line with legislative requirements.
• Working collaboratively with foster carers, families, IROs and other professionals.
• Supporting permanence planning and ensuring timely decision-making for children.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate case records in accordance with statutory guidance.
• Promoting the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people in care.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.
• Relevant experience working with Looked After Children and within children's statutory services.
• Strong assessment, care planning and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families and multi-agency professionals.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS costs covered.
• Referral bonus for recommending other social workers.
• Additional bonus for finding your own job.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.

Role Details

• Council: Luton Council
• Team: Looked After Children (LAC)
• Pay Rate: £38.84 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract: Agency rolling contract

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.