Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC)

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services provider in Welwyn is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Looked After Children (LAC) team. This role involves assessing, planning, and supporting children in care, working collaboratively with various agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of care legislation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to children's wellbeing. This position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including hybrid working and a welcome payment.

Benefits

£1,000 one-off welcome payment

Monthly market-enhanced payment

Social Work England registration fee reimbursed

Additional annual leave

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care or within LAC teams.
• Strong knowledge of permanence planning and care legislation.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and care planning for children in care.
• Develop permanence plans in partnership with other agencies.
• Prepare reports for looked-after reviews and court processes.

Skills

Assessment

Multi-agency working

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker – Looked After Children (LAC)

Salary: £38,220 + £5,673 market-enhanced payment, progressing to £41,771 + £5,242

Contract: Permanent

About the Team

Hertfordshire's Looked After Children (LAC) Service provides statutory social work to children in care. The team supports permanence planning, care reviews, and transitions for young people. (url removed) The service works collaboratively with foster carers, residential settings, health, education, and leaving-care services to support children's wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments, care planning, and reviews for children looked after.
• Develop and implement permanence plans (fostering, adoption, reunification) in partnership with carers and external agencies.
• Prepare and present reports for looked-after reviews, court, and legal processes.
• Liaise with foster carers, residential providers, education, health and other agencies.
• Support care leavers, working towards their independence and long-term wellbeing.

Person Specification

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children in care or within LAC teams.
• Strong knowledge of permanence planning, care legislation, and developmental needs.
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and multi-agency working skills.
• Empathy, resilience, and good communication.

Benefits

• £1,000 one-off welcome payment
• Monthly market-enhanced payment
• Social Work England registration fee reimbursed
• Additional annual leave
• Hybrid working model

To Apply / More Info

Please contact Phil - Ackerman Pierce

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