Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

A Local Authority is looking for a Looked after Children Social Worker to join their growing team around the Essex region. As the social worker, you will be providing professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people. This position is full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of up to £38,000.

As the Looked after Children Social Worker, you will need to have experience of working within a Looked after Children team and have experience of handling comprehensive caseloads. Ideally, within a local authority.

Benefits for you as the Social Worker:

Generous Annual leave
Pension Scheme
Retainer of up to £7,500 after 3 years
Up to £8,000 towards relocation
Parking Permit
Flexible Working
Healthcare
Additional Bonuses

Your responsibilities as the Social Worker:

Investigate, evaluate, and analyse information on cases
Attend conferences, reviews, and court
Provide professional and comprehensive casework
Provide and efficient and cost-effective service

Requirements of you as the Social Worker:

A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A valid registration with social work England
Significant experience of working within Children and Families
Experience of working within a Looked after Children Team
Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Location: Essex

Salary: up to £38,000 plus the retainers

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on (phone number removed) for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

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