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Social Worker - LAC Team - Luton
Added 15/10/2026
Reference: LH0053_1792056520

Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) TeamLuton Borough CouncilUp to £38.84 per hour UmbrellaFull-TimeTemporaryCaritas Recruitment is working... Read more

Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) Team
Luton Borough Council
Up to £38.84 per hour Umbrella
Full-Time
Temporary

Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Luton Borough Council to recruit experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children (LAC) Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive and well-established service dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll work within a team that values professional development, offers strong managerial support, and provides opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people.Complete statutory visits and assessments.Develop and review care plans to ensure children's needs are met.Build positive relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.Attend reviews, multi-agency meetings, and court proceedings where required.Ensure all work is completed in line with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures.

About You

Qualified Social Worker with DipSW, CQSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.Registered with Social Work England.Previous experience within a Looked After Children team.Sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and statutory guidance.Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-building skills.Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What's on Offer

Competitive pay rate of up to £38.84 per hour.Supportive management team and positive working culture.Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.Opportunities for both temporary and permanent employment.Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch:

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07825 538951

Know someone who could be interested? Please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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