Social Worker – Looked After Children (LAC/CIC)

Pharmacyupdate; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS costs covered

Referral bonus for recommending other

Additional bonus for finding your own

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated consultant support

Agency rolling contract

Job summary

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, undertaking assessments and developing care plans, conducting statutory

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Looked After Children and children in care.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a UK Local Authority.
• Experience within children's statutory services.
• Strong assessment, care planning and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children with welfare and safety as priority.
• Undertake assessments and develop care plans to meet individual needs.
• Conduct statutory visits and complete reviews per legislation.
• Collaborate with foster carers, families, IROs and other professionals.
• Support permanence planning and timely decision-making for children.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate case records per statutory guidance.
• Promote the voice and wishes of children and young people in care.
• Work effectively with children, families and multi-agency professionals.

Skills

Looked After Children experience

Assessment

Care planning

Report writing

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

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, undertaking assessments and developing care plans, conducting statutory