Children's Social Worker

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

Job summary

A social service agency is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team in York and North Yorkshire. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in Children's Social Work and a relevant social work qualification. You will support and safeguard children, build relationships, and be involved in care planning. The position offers £35.00 per hour and a hybrid working scheme, ensuring flexibility and convenience for the right candidate.

Benefits

£35.00 per hour

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available onsite

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience with Children's Social Work.
• Post-qualified experience in permanent contracts required.
• Valid UK driving licence and vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard children and young people in care.
• Build relationships with children and complete regular visits.
• Involved in making and evaluating care plans.

Skills

Children's Social Work experience

Court work

Building relationships with children

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join our Looked After Children Team.

Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experiences in permanent contract/s.

About the team

The role of this team is to support, safeguard and plan for the children and young people who are in care. They are responsible for providing ongoing support, building relationships with the children and completing regular visits. This team is also involved with making and evaluating the care plan for the child and taking all care proceedings from the first hearing.

About you

Having experience with court work and care proceedings is a key for this role. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of five year experience with Children's Social Work in order to be considered for this position. . A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is key for the success of this role.

What's on offer?

• £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• "Outstanding" and "Good" Ofsted inspection results 2025
• Hybrid working scheme
• Parking available onsite / nearby

For more information, please get in contact

Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07884008267