Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

Posted 01 August 2022
Salary £35.00 - £38.00 per hour
LocationLewisham
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceJ5176_1659369636
Contact NameKatherine Scoggins

Job description

The London Borough of Lewisham is looking for a Social Worker to Looked After Children Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Social Worker will be well versed in LAC reviews and will have worked in a Looked After Children team previously. 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:

  • Exceptionally competitive pay rate of £35.00 - £38.00 per hour
  • "Good" and "Outstanding" Ofsted inspection results
  • Home and flexible working available
  • An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset
  • Easily accessible via car or public transport

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
  • Constantly revise and review cases
  • 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 Looked After Children work
  • A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred for the role

Location: Lewisham, London

Umbrella pay rate: £35.00 - £38.00 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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