Children in Care Social Worker

We are looking for a social worker/senior social worker to join a local authority in the Southwest.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the role

As a Children in Care Social Worker, key responsibilities will include completing regular visits and assessments, gaining the views and wishes of children and young people and incorporating their views into your daily work. You may also be working with children and young people who are in Private Fostering settings, placed with Kinship Carers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers. As a case holding social worker you will be required to travel as some children and young people are placed are out of the local area.

About you

It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience. A background in Children's Social Work would be essential, and previous experience in Child Protection, Children in Need, Children Looked After or Leaving Care would be highly desirable. It is essential you have a full driving license with access to your own vehicle.

As a Senior Social Worker, there is a requirement to have 3+ years of experience within Children in Care, Looked After Children or Child Protection to be considered for this position.

What's on offer?

• Salary scale from £33,945 to £41,418 (depending on experience)
• Continuous growth and development
• Excellent relocation package on offer.
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement, flexi-leave and option to purchase additional leave

Job type: Full-time / Permanent

For more information, please get in contact:

Sarah Tomlin - 07425 728375

stomlin@charecruitment.com