Social Worker - Children & Family Services - West Berkshire
Berkshire, United Kingdom Permanent QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Social Worker - Children & Family Services
West Berkshire Council
£40,434 - £50,075 per annum, including £6,000 Market Supplement
Plus Retention Package | Permanent
Location: West Berkshire
Caritas Recruitment is supporting West Berkshire Council with the recruitment of permanent Children's Social Workers within Children and Family Services. The positions sit across various teams within the service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Social Workers looking for a permanent move where they can undertake meaningful statutory work with children, young people and their families.
The Role
As a Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of children and young people appropriate to your experience, delivering high-quality statutory Social Work practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing professional assessments of children, young people and their families.
- Analysing complex information, identifying risk and developing clear and realistic plans.
- Managing cases in accordance with statutory requirements and Council policies.
- Preparing professional reports, including statements and care plans for care proceedings.
- Attending conferences, reviews and court where required.
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies, parents and carers.
- Maintaining accurate case records and documentation.
- Ensuring children, young people and families are appropriately involved in the work undertaken with them.
About You
You will need:
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Experience applying assessment skills within a statutory Social Work setting.
- Knowledge of Child Protection, Looked After Children and Child in Need practice.
- Good knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
- Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.
- The ability to work effectively with children, families and other professionals.
- A current driving licence and flexibility to travel where required.
Experience of preparing court reports and presenting evidence in court is desirable.
Salary & Package
- £40,434 - £50,075 per annum
- Includes a £6,000 market supplement
- Additional retention package
- Permanent position
The position requires an Enhanced DBS, which will be obtained as part of the onboarding process.
Interested?
If you're a Children's Social Worker considering your next permanent opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.