Children's Social Worker
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | West Midlands, West Midlands, ST4 1HH |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | West midlands_1753113312 |
Summary
We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team within West Midlands.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post permanent qualified experience.
About the team
This team works collaboratively the children and their families to better understand type of support that they require to live safely and happily. The team ensure plans are made for the children and the families and reviews have taken place every 12 weeks. Social workers are required to visit the homes every 6 weeks, this is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for the children's need. The team will also attend IPCP meetings.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' permanent experience is required for this post. The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role. Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role. A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.
What's on Offer
- Up to £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
- 'Good' Ofsted inspection results
- Parking in a staff car park is available on site
- Hybrid Working
- Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
- Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management
For more information, please get in touch
Zoe Bellinger - Team Leader for the North and South East
Please call on 07384466390 or email zbellinger@charecruitment.com for more information.
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