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Caritas Recruitment is recruiting experienced Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, Team Managers, and Service Managers for a range of Permanent and Locum opportunities within Children's Services across England.

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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 annumIncludes a £6,000 market supplementAdditional retention packagePermanent 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

Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment ServiceOxfordshire County Council - South Locality (Abingdon)
Up to £42ph Umbrella

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Oxfordshire County Council in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Service based in Abingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive frontline team undertaking high-quality assessments and making a real difference to children and families across Oxfordshire.

The Role

As part of the Children's Assessment Service, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload and completing timely, robust assessments that ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking Child and Family AssessmentsCompleting Section 17 and Section 47 enquiriesAssessing risk and identifying appropriate interventionsWorking directly with children, young people and familiesProducing high-quality assessments and reportsWorking collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomesManaging cases effectively within statutory timescalesAbout You

To be considered, you will have:

Social Work England registrationSignificant Children's Social Work experiencePrevious experience within an Assessment TeamStrong assessment, analytical and decision-making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environmentFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWhat's on Offer?£42.00 per hour Umbrella37 hours per weekFull-time locum opportunitySupportive management and team environmentImmediate start availableInterested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment

[email protected]
07469 676076

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