Social Worker - LAC Team - Luton

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Luton; Sur place; GBP 44 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay rate up to £38.84/hr

Supportive management

Induction and professional development

Temporary or permanent opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

Luton Borough Council, via Caritas Recruitment, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children (LAC) Team in a temporary, full-time capacity. You will manage caseloads, carry out statutory visits and assessments, and develop care plans to meet children's needs.

The role offers strong managerial support, development opportunities, and potential for permanent openings, with a competitive umbrella rate of up to £38.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with DipSW, CQSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience within a Looked After Children team.
• Sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and statutory guidance.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people.
• Complete statutory visits and assessments.
• Develop and review care plans to ensure children's needs are met.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Attend reviews, multi-agency meetings, and court proceedings where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures.

Connaissances

DipSW/CQSW

Social Work Degree

Registered SW England

LAC experience

Childcare legislation

Care planning

Enhanced DBS

Formation

DipSW/CQSW/Social Work Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) Team

Luton Borough Council

Up to £38.84 per hour Umbrella

Full-Time

Temporary

Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Luton Borough Council to recruit experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children (LAC) Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive and well-established service dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll work within a team that values professional development, offers strong managerial support, and provides opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people.
• Complete statutory visits and assessments.
• Develop and review care plans to ensure children's needs are met.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Attend reviews, multi-agency meetings, and court proceedings where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with DipSW, CQSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience within a Looked After Children team.
• Sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and statutory guidance.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay rate of up to £38.84 per hour.
• Supportive management team and positive working culture.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent employment.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.