Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Patterns

Competitive Hourly Rates

Training Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Skill Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for the Looked After Children Team in Luton. This ongoing role offers full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle, with a focus on safeguarding and welfare for children in care.

You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, and work with partners across agencies to ensure safe, stable outcomes for children. Registration with Social Work England is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Children's Social Care.
• Experience with looked-after children or similar settings.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of looked-after children within statutory timescales.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and statutory visits and contribute to permanence planning.
• Develop child-centric care plans that promote safety and stability.
• Collaborate with foster carers, residential providers, health services and other agencies for holistic care.
• Compile reports and professional assessments for court proceedings and reviews.

Skills

Children's Social Care experience

CPD evidence

Registration with Social Work England

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree / DipSW / CQSW)

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:
Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary:
£38.84 hourly

Type:
Ongoing, Full Time or Part Time

Exciting opportunity for a Social Worker - Looked After Children Team within Children's Social Care in Luton, Buckinghamshire, earning £38.84 hourly. This ongoing role offers flexibility with full time or part time options to fit your lifestyle. Your expertise is needed to support and ensure the welfare of children in care.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working Patterns: Allowing you to tailor your work-life balance to suit personal commitments.
• Competitive Hourly Rates: Seize the opportunity to boost your income while gaining diverse work experiences in a dynamic setting.
• Training Opportunities: Develop professionally with various training opportunities.
• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of an enthusiastic team committed to making a difference.
• Skill Development: The variety in this role will enhance your skills, offering rich professional experiences in the heart of Buckinghamshire.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of children, ensuring your statutory duties are met within the necessary timescales.
• Conduct thorough assessments, statutory visits, and contribute to permanence and pathway planning.
• Develop child-centric care plans that ensure safety and promote well-being and stability.
• Work in partnership with foster carers, residential providers, health services, and other key agencies to ensure holistic care for the children.
• Compile detailed reports and professional assessments to be used in court proceedings and reviews.

Person Specification

• Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Track record in Children's Social Care.
• Proven experience with children in care or similar settings is essential.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.

Luton, located in the historic county of Buckinghamshire, is an excellent place to live and work. With its lively community and rich history, it offers a mix of urban living alongside tranquil parks and green spaces. You'll enjoy the unique blend of cultural activities, excellent transport links, and a friendly atmosphere. Join us and make a lasting impact in this vibrant area.