Children’s Social Worker – LAC

Team: Looked After Children Team

Location: Leeds

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37 and HYBRID WORKING

Rate: £35 per hour

A Children’s Social Worker is required for the Children’s Safeguarding Team in Leeds.

Full time Social Worker to work within the 13+ Children Looked After Teams. This involves primarily working with young people aged 13yrs and above who are subject to Full Care Orders or S20 arrangements. You will have experience of working with Children looked After and have a good understating of your statutory responsibilities.

You will have experience of working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking children (UASCs) and have experience of completing Brief enquiries and Age assessments.

Must be able to drive and have a car.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Post qualification experience
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• One year minimum post qualified experience in Children’s Social Work
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• £250 Referral bonus

For more information on this position or similar roles please contact Scarlett on 01282 525510 or scarlett@ashberryrecruitment.com