CIC Social Worker
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to work with Nottingham City Council, supporting Children in Care and young people with a range of complex needs.
£37.50 per hour Umbrella | £27.91 PAYE | 37 hours per week | Inside IR35
This role involves working with Children in Care (CIC), Children Looked After (CLA), Looked After Children (LAC) and some Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
You will ensure children and young people are at the centre of decision-making, progressing Care Plans and permanence while completing high-quality statutory assessments, reports and direct work.
Key responsibilities:
Work with Children in Care (CIC), Children Looked After (CLA) and Looked After Children (LAC)Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings are central to assessment and decision-makingComplete assessments and reports for panelsComplete reports for Child in Care Reviews / Looked After Children ReviewsProgress children's Care Plans and plans for permanencePrepare Court reports, including Schedule 21 ReportsComplete Parenting Assessments and statementsUndertake work relating to the discharge of Care OrdersSupport DOLs applicationsWork with children and young people who may be at risk of exploitationWork with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)Complete Age Assessments where required and where appropriately experiencedWork collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies
Candidate requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualificationSocial Work England registrationRelevant post-qualified Children's Social Work experienceExperience working with Children in Care / CIC / Children Looked After / CLA / Looked After Children / LACStrong statutory assessment and report-writing skillsExperience of Care Planning and permanence workCourt work experienceKnowledge and understanding of exploitation and safeguarding riskUASC and Age Assessment experience would be particularly beneficialFull driving licence and access to a vehicleWillingness to travel both within and outside the local authority area when required
This role would particularly suit Social Workers with experience across Children in Care, CIC, Children Looked After, CLA, Looked After Children, LAC, Permanence, UASC, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, Age Assessments, Court Work and Exploitation.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
