Children's Social Worker

Community Care Live; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join an Access and Assessment Team in the United Kingdom. The role requires a Social Work Qualification and at least three years of post-qualified experience in children's safeguarding. As part of a supportive management structure, you will complete assessments and promote positive changes in children's lives. This position offers up to £42.00 per hour and includes a hybrid working scheme.

Benefits

Up to £42.00 per hour

Hybrid working scheme

Supportive management structure

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Parking available nearby

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in permanent contracts.
• Experience working in a children's frontline safeguarding Social Work team.
• Valid UK driving licence and car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete single assessments through to ICPC or child's first CIN plan meeting.
• Promote high-quality assessments and interventions.
• Work proactively with a child-centered approach.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience in children's safeguarding

Understanding of initial court proceedings

Education

Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join an Access and Assessment Team.

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

About the team

This team works to complete single assessments through to either the ICPC meeting or a child's first CIN plan meeting. Promoting high quality assessments and interventions to bring about positive change is key to the day to day responsibilities of the team. Working proactively, with a child-centred approach to each case is vital to ensure successful case progression.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a children's frontline safeguarding Social Work team as well as key experience in initial court proceedings. A valid UK driving licence and car is essential for this role.

What's on offer?

• Up to £42.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working scheme
• Easily accessible via car or public transport
• Parking available/ nearby
• Supportive management structure ensuring regular supervision

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930