JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing, Part-Time / Full-Time

About the Role

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker within the Children in Care (CIC) Team? This unique opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people looked after by the council. With flexible Part-Time or Full-Time work and an attractive hourly rate, this role offers both professional fulfilment and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker within the CIC Team, your focus will be on delivering high-quality, child-centred statutory social care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people in care.

• Fulfilling statutory duties in line with the Children Act 1989, including care planning, statutory visits, and child reviews.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans that promote stability, permanence, and positive outcomes.

• Building trusting relationships with children to support their emotional, developmental, and educational needs.

• Collaborating with foster carers, residential carers, birth families, Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), and partner agencies in health and education.

• Preparing detailed reports for Looked After Reviews, permanence panels, and court proceedings where required.

• Attending and contributing to reviews, professional meetings, and court hearings.

• Identifying and addressing safeguarding concerns to protect children from harm.

• Maintaining accurate and timely case records.

• Operating within the framework of relevant legislation and council policies.

• Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

Person Specification

We are seeking individuals with:

• Professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

• Experience working with children in care or similar statutory settings.

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

• Commitment to safeguarding, child-centred practice, and continuous professional development.