Join our dedicated Children’s Social Work - Children in Care (CIC) Team in Wakefield, where you will play a vital role in supporting and safeguarding the well-being of children and young people in care. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with families, children, and external partners to ensure that their needs are met and their voices are heard. Your expertise will help us create a nurturing environment that promotes positive outcomes for children during their time in care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and their families to identify needs and risks.
- Developing and implementing care plans in partnership with children, families, and other professionals.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
- Participating in multi-agency meetings and contributing to the development of safeguarding strategies.
- Providing support and guidance to foster carers and ensuring the welfare of children in placements.
The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:
- A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in children’s social work, particularly in a Children in Care setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and make informed decisions.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including access to ongoing training and supervision, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to provide exceptional care and support.
Children's SW - CIC Team - Wakefield
Other similar jobs
Popular job searches
Your next job
starts here.
JOB SPECIALISMS
LATEST JOBS
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- QSW childrens services
- Children and families
- QSW adult services
- Adoption and fostering
- Children and disabilities
- CAMHS
- Probation and youth offending
- Young people and leaving care
- Mental health
- Asylum seekers
- Substance misuse
- Disabilities
LATEST JOBS
- Children's Independent Reviewi...
- Adult's SW - LD Team - Redcar...
- Children's Advanced Practition...
- Children's Senior Practitioner...
- Children's DTM - Family Help T...
- Adult's SW - Hospital Team - H...
- Ealing-Senior Social Worker- F...
- Wokingham-Social Worker- Foste...
- Bury - Advanced Practitioner -...
- Birmingham - Senior Practition...
- Qualified Social Worker (QSW)
- Derby City - Social Worker - A...
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- QSW Children's Services
- QSW Adult Services
- Children with Disabilities Soc...
- Children and Families
- CAMHS
- Young People Leaving Care
- Refugee Social Worker
- Probation Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker
- Team Leader Social Care
- QSW Safeguarding
- Advanced Social Worker