Social Worker - Looked After Children Team
- Posted 03 August 2022
- Salary Up to £32.00 per hour
- LocationIsle of Wight
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Social Work
- ReferenceJ5220_1659544481
- Contact NameKatherine Scoggins
Job description
Isle of Wight Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. This is a Locum Social Work role based on the mainland 4 days a week.
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:
- Brilliant pay rate of £32.00 per hour
- Only required to be on the island 1 day a week
- "Good" Ofsted inspection results
- Home and flexible working available
- Easily commutable via car or public transport
- An opportunity to further enhance your CV
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 CLA and court work
- A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred
Location: Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Umbrella pay rate: £32.00 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
If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!