Social Worker - Leaving Care Team

Archer Resourcing; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team in Burnley. In this role, you will support young people in the care system, helping them transition out of care successfully. Responsibilities include building effective relationships and ensuring care leavers receive the necessary support and guidance for their life story.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Social Work England registered.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Hold a UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build long term relationships with children in care.
• Ensure pathways for children once they leave care.
• Support children's education throughout their care.

Skills

Relationship Building

Child Welfare

Support

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

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Social Worker - Leaving Care Team, Burnley

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Client:

Archer Resourcing

Location:

Burnley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Archer Resourcing have a great opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team in Burnley.

Working in the Leaving Care Team, you will be supporting young people in the care system, as well as care leavers. You will be part of a hard-working team who are dedicated to making sure that young people are given the advice and support that they need during change, to ensure that they feel ready and able to leave the care system.

The role will involve:

• Building long term, effective, relationships with children in care, as well as leavers
• Ensuring children have a good pathway once they leave care
• Ensuring that care leavers understand their life story, and are well supported throughout
• Ensuring that the needs of children are addressed and met
• Supporting children in care throughput their education

Requirements:

• Social Work degree or equivalent
• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS - on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Hold a UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.