Children's Social Worker
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30.57 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | hybrid working |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Shropshire, Shropshire, TF3 4JA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | KSCIC_1756310596 |
Summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Looked After Children 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 safeguard children and young people when going through placements and CIC proceedings. Working effectively with connected teams such as children's safeguarding and fostering teams is key to the success of each case. The team works very directly with each child to ensure they are settled, can make sense of the changes in care and aid in their recovery from experiences prior to this.
About you
The successful candidate will have extensive experience with children looked after procedures as well as in a children's frontline team. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience in permanent contracts is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is essential for this role.
What's on offer?
- "Outstanding" and "Good" Ofsted inspection results
- £30.57 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- Hybrid working scheme
- Parking available/ nearby
- Supportive management with access to regular supervision
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930
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