Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) - Essex County Council
Harlow, 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
Locum Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) West
Essex County Council - Harlow
£288 Umbrella
Initial 3-Month Contract - Full Time
Caritas Recruitment is working with Essex County Council to recruit an experienced Children in Care Social Worker to join their highly regarded CIC West Team based in Harlow.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outstanding local authority committed to high-quality practice, strong management support, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people in care up to 18 years old.
- Undertake visits and build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Develop and progress permanency plans, including Special Guardianship Orders and adoption.
- Complete court work, including preparing court reports and care planning.
- Carry out life-story work and support children to understand their care journey.
- Work within a strengths-based, relationship-focused and trauma-informed practice model.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience.
- Previous Children in Care experience.
- Strong court work experience, including report writing and care planning.
- Ability to assess risk and make informed safeguarding decisions.
- Excellent communication, assessment and case management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What's on Offer?
- £288 Umbrella.
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- Highly regarded Children's Services rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Opportunity to work within a systemic and trauma-informed practice framework.
- Immediate start available.
To apply or find out more, contact:
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
Know someone suitable? Referrals are always welcome.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Harlow, 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
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