Social Worker - Through Care Team

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:
Social Worker - Through Care Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Hounslow

Salary:
£34.50 hourly

Type:
Ongoing, Full Time or Part Time

Embrace an exciting opportunity to shape the futures of young individuals within the Through Care Team in Hounslow. With options for Full Time or Part Time schedules, this role offers a flexible work-life balance. Join us to make a significant impact while enjoying the competitive locum benefits.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Only 2-3 days in the office, giving you a perfect blend of remote and in-office collaboration.
• Full Time or Part Time Options: Offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Further your career and skills.
• Supportive Network: Access to a supportive network of experienced professionals and a chance to share your knowledge.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your passion for social work alongside personal pursuits.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Undertake assessments, statutory visits, care planning and review processes to ensure children receive safe and effective care.
• Develop and progress permanence plans through fostering, long-term placements, special guardianship, or other appropriate arrangements.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings, review meetings, care planning forums, and multi-agency panels.
• Work directly with children and young people to understand and represent their wishes, feelings, and lived experiences.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW, BA or MA Social Work).
• Professional registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Registration & Compliance:

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Children Act 1989 and 2004
  • Care Planning, Placement, and Case Review Regulations
  • Provisions under the Leaving Care Act
  • Children and Social Work Act 2017
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance

Enjoy working in a vibrant and diverse community like Hounslow. It's a fantastic place to live and work, with its rich cultural heritage and excellent connections to central London.

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Apply now to join Through Care Team in Hounslow and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.