Children's Social Worker
Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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Salary: | £35 to £38 per hour |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
Location: | Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EA |
Company: | Service Care Solutions |
Job type: | Temporary |
Job reference: | BBBH113828_1714483205 |
Summary
I'm looking for an experienced children's social worker to join Leicestershire County Council in their Safeguarding Service based out of Coalville.
This is a 6 month locum position with a high chance of extension.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience working with vulnerable children
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full enhanced DBS
Main Role Responsibilities
- Undertake statutory visits to children in care and who are placed in a variety of settings, including Foster and Residential Placements along with Placements at home with family.
- Manage casework including Court Proceedings, preparing Court reports, statements, care plans evidence and giving evidence in Court.
- Complete a variety of system work including risks assessments, review reports, care/pathway plans, case recordings and essential paperwork.
- Undertake direct work, along with Life story work with children and young people to support their understanding of their journey and to achieve permanency
- Social workers are essential professionals in family group conferences, leading care management meetings and attending wider service/statutory meetings.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your CV via email to oscar.morgan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 to discuss the role with me directly.