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Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated Children in Care Team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding children and young people during their placements and CIC proceedings. The ideal candidate will possess a Social Work Qualification and have at least three years of post-qualification experience in a frontline team. You will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure each child feels settled and supported through their care journey. With a hybrid working scheme and supportive management, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Outstanding Ofsted inspection results
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available nearby
Supportive management with regular supervision

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in permanent contracts.
  • Experience with children looked after procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard children during placements and CIC proceedings.
  • Work with connected teams for successful case outcomes.

Skills

Children looked after procedures
Social Work Qualification
Experience in children's frontline team
Effective teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.

About the team

This team works to safeguard children and young people when going through placements and CIC proceedings. Working effectively with connected teams such as children's safeguarding and fostering teams is key to the success of each case. The team works very directly with each child to ensure they are settled, can make sense of the changes in care and aid in their recovery from experiences prior to this.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with children looked after procedures as well as in a children's frontline team. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience in permanent contracts is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is preferred but not essential for this role.

What's on offer?

  • "Outstanding" and "Good" Ofsted inspection results
  • £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • Parking available/ nearby
  • Supportive management with access to regular supervision

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930

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