Social Worker Children in Care

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Looked After Children service to join our clients based in Medway

What’s in it for you as a Social Worker?

• Retention payment of £3,000 per annum (paid annually)
• Market leading salary up to £50,067
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development
• Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office
• Relocation package of up to £8,000

About the role:

Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.

You will work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences and wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques.

You will demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.

You will regularly review the progress and implementation of children’s care plans and update these based on new assessments or significant changes in the child’s circumstances.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Relevant Social Work qualification
• You will have completed your ASYE
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Active Social Work England registration

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.