Social Worker - Children In Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Children In Care Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Children In Care Team
Specialism: Children's Social Work
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
Salary: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team in Wakefield on an ongoing locum basis. This opportunity offers flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements with competitive hourly pay.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of looked after children, ensuring that care planning is robust, child-centred and outcome-focused. You will play a key part in supporting permanence planning and promoting stability for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Care Planning

• Manage a caseload of looked after children

• Develop, implement and review comprehensive care plans

• Ensure all statutory visits are completed within required timescales

• Promote long-term stability and positive outcomes for children

Permanence & Court Work

• Facilitate permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering or adoption

• Prepare detailed reports for court proceedings

• Provide professional evidence in court where required

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work closely with education providers, health services and partner agencies

• Participate in multi-agency meetings to safeguard and promote welfare

• Ensure children's voices are central to all planning and decision-making

Compliance & Recording

• Maintain accurate and timely case records