Children in Care Social Worker - Ellesmere Port Role | 3yr exp
Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Team: Children in Care
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
Key Requirements
- ESSENTIAL: Experience working within a Children in Care team
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within a permanent role in an English Local Authority
- Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities, care planning, and permanency
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively under pressure
- Skilled in building meaningful relationships with children and young people
What You Can Expect from Me & Caritas
- Straightforward, supportive recruitment approach focused on your individual goals
- 23 years' sector experience, offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout
- Honest communication and real insight into teams, caseloads, and leadership
- Access to exclusive opportunities through long-standing local authority relationships
Why Join This Team?
- Stable and supportive management structure
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives
- Engaged, collaborative working environment
- Realistic caseloads and a focus on quality practice
Who This Role Suits
- Experienced social workers looking for a stable and well-supported role
- Practitioners passionate about long-term outcomes for children in care
- Professionals seeking honest representation and guidance in their next move
Let's Have a Proper Conversation
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Children in Care Social Worker - Ellesmere Port Role | 3yr exp
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