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Social Worker - Children Looked After Team

Social Worker - Children Looked After Team

Sanctuary Personnel
locationLeeds, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 weeks ago
Full time
Care | Social Work
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Healthcare Staffing Agency

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children Looked After Team
Specialism: Children Looked After (CLA)
Job Location: Leeds
Salary: £TBC per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time / Part Time

Job Overview

Discover a rewarding opportunity as a Social Worker within the Children Looked After Team in the vibrant city of Leeds. This role is ideal for a passionate practitioner who is driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in care. You'll play a key role in safeguarding futures while working within a supportive and dynamic team. With flexible full-time or part-time options, this role offers an excellent work-life balance.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Flexible Working Options: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

  • Attractive Hourly Rate: Competitive pay, negotiable based on experience, recognising the vital work you do.

  • Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a motivated, collaborative team that encourages learning and professional growth.

  • Professional Development: Access ongoing training, supervision, and career progression opportunities.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy everything Leeds has to offer while maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.

What you will do:

  • Manage a caseload of children looked after by the local authority, ensuring each child receives tailored, high-quality support.

  • Undertake statutory visits in line with legislative requirements and local policies.

  • Complete care planning, reviews, and permanency planning to promote positive and stable outcomes.

  • Build professional, trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families, ensuring their voices are heard.

  • Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, and partner agencies to advocate for children's wellbeing.

  • Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, permanency planning meetings, and court proceedings.

  • Contribute to care proceedings, including fostering and adoption planning.

  • Identify, assess, and manage safeguarding risks and complex family dynamics effectively.

  • Liaise closely with education, health, and social care professionals to deliver holistic support.

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and legally complian