Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) Team

Specialism: Children's Social Work - Looked After Children (LAC)
Location: Romford, UK
Pay rate: £39.04 per hour
Salary type: Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Working pattern: Full Time or Part Time (Flexible working options available)

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker - LAC Team based in Romford. In this role, you will play a vital part in improving outcomes for children and young people in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met through high-quality statutory social work practice.

Working within a dynamic and supportive team, you will manage complex cases, contribute to permanency planning, and deliver interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working Options: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, including traditional hours, condensed weeks, or part-time arrangements.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £39.04 per hour, reflecting your senior-level expertise.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and supportive leadership promote wellbeing and sustainability.

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your career progression.

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative service with management committed to professional growth and high practice standards.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of looked after children, ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in line with legislation and guidance.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning, and permanency planning.

• Work closely with children, young people, carers, and families to promote positive outcomes.

• Participate in statutory reviews, court work, and multi-agency meetings.

• Provide risk assessments and implement safeguarding measures where required.

• Contribute to service improvement and uphold high standards of professional practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.