Looked After Children Social Worker

Ofsted 'Good' | Stable perm management | Flexible working arrangements (1/1.5 days office based)

Looking to make the next steps in your social work career? 

We are currently looking for an experienced children’s social worker to join a stable Children in Care service on the South Coast of England.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a small, close-knit team with a very supportive management structure. You will also get 26 days annual leave, not including bank holidays, with the chance for a further 13 'flexi days'. This council are also really big on career progression, with multiple opportunities to progress to senior roles within the first 6 months!

As well as this, you can expect a generous annual salary of up to £43,420.

This is a great chance to work for a council with an Good Ofsted, where you will be in a strong working environment where you will be able to get additional support from the longstanding permanent management structure, should you want it.

This council are looking for a experienced practitioner who really takes pride in their work providing the best care to all children and families involved in the service, to help acheive an outstanding rating at the next inspection.

We understand that work life balance is important, as working complex cases can prove to be tough. We’re looking for a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, that wants to be part of something special in this council’s journey to provide the best care possible for its service users.

In return for your hard work, this council allow you to plan your own diary, as well as a flexible working arrangements, so you can expect to be in the office just 1-1.5 days per week, this allows you to manage your time effectively to get the most out of your weeks, both at work and in your spare time.

As this is a statutory role a social work qualification is required as well as a registration to Social Work England (SWE).

To hear more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to give Chris a call on 0161 240 7897. Alternatively, email your up to date cv to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.