Senior Social Worker​/Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care

Position: Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care
Location: Colindale

Social Worker – Looked After Children

Location:

Colindale, London
Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract:

Temporary / Contract

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker – Looked After Children to join a dedicated team in Colindale.

You will manage a varied caseload of children and young people in care, from infancy through to 18 years, providing high-quality assessments, care planning and direct support to achieve positive outcomes, permanency and placement stability.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and young people.

* Develop and review effective care plans and pathway plans.

* Undertake assessments, risk assessments and safety planning.

* Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people.

* Undertake direct work, including life story work and supporting children to express their wishes and feelings.

* Support young people to develop independence and successfully transition to leaving care.

* Develop creative and innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children in care.

About You

You will have recent experience working as a case holder for Looked After Children, with strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and statutory social work practice.

You will be a creative, analytical and committed Social Worker who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Mandatory:
Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

Apply now to join a service committed to helping children in care achieve stability, independence and positive futures.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon