Looked After Children Social Worker

Posted 21 March 2023
Salary £38.00 - £40.00 per hour + benefits
LocationBedford
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceJ7617_1679484224
Contact NameKatherine Scoggins

Job description

A Local Authority in Bedfordshire is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. This is a Locum Social Work role offering up to £40.00 per hour.

The ideal Social Worker will have sound experience and knowledge of working in a CLA environment. The key to success in this role is to be able to work confidently in a busy environment from the beginning of the contract.

Benefits for you as a Looked After Children Social Worker:

  • Highly competitive pay rate of £38.00 - £40.00 per hour
  • "Good" Ofsted inspection results
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • Easily commutable via car with parking available
  • An opportunity to further enhance your expertise in court proceedings

Your responsibilities as a Looked After Children Social Worker:

  • Take hold of a complex caseload dealing with court cases
  • Work to create trusting relationships with children and families
  • Work well with long term case holding to keep family relationships positive
  • Work cohesively with connected services to ensure the best possible outcomes are reached

Requirements of you as a Looked After Children Social Worker:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid Social Work England registration
  • Have competent knowledge and experience of CLA and court work
  • A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is essential for this role

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire

Umbrella pay rate: £38.00 - £40.00 per hour

PAYE payment options available also



Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Katherine Scoggins on 0118 948 5555 or email kscoggins@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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