Children’s Social Worker – Children ; CIN) Team

Children's Social Worker – Children in Need (CIN) Team

Location:

Leicester

Team:
Children in Need (CIN)

Working Pattern:
Hybrid

Pay Rate: £38 per hour

Umbrella

Contract:

Locum

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Children in Need (CIN) Team in Leicester City . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker to join a busy and supportive service, working with children and families across Leicester City.

As a Children's Social Worker within the CIN Team, you will manage a caseload of approximately 20 children and families , undertaking assessments, planning and intervention to promote positive outcomes for children. The team is currently experiencing significant demand, particularly around court work and child protection , so candidates must have strong and demonstrable experience in these areas.

• Managing a caseload of approximately 20 cases.
• Undertaking Child in Need assessments and reviews.
• Completing child protection assessments, planning and interventions.
• Undertaking statutory visits and ensuring children are seen regularly.
• Working with children and families to identify risks, strengths and appropriate support.
• Preparing reports and presenting information for court proceedings.
• Working alongside partner agencies as part of a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ permanent post-qualifying experience as a Children's Social Worker to be considered for this role. Candidates must also have:

• A Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• At least 3 years' permanent post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Strong experience within Children's Services.
• Recent experience of Child Protection work.
• Experience of court work and public law proceedings.
• Experience managing a complex caseload.
• Strong assessment, intervention and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work effectively with children, families and partner agencies.

Important:
When submitting your CV, please ensure it clearly states whether each previous role was permanent or temporary/locum , as this will be checked against the minimum 3 years' permanent post-qualifying experience requirement.

The role operates on a hybrid working basis . The team generally likes social workers to be office-based on Tuesdays and Wednesdays , although any additional office days will be agreed with the Team Manager. Standard office hours are:

Monday
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

There may occasionally be a requirement to work outside these hours where necessary, particularly in relation to urgent tasks or duty responsibilities. Cases will generally be located within Leicester City , although there may occasionally be children placed further afield.

Parking
- Locum workers can use the local car parks used by staff , with parking expenses claimable in accordance with the relevant arrangements.

At Service Care Solutions, we support social care professionals throughout their assignments and can provide access to a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities across the UK.

• £200 for a successful referral of a Qualified Social Worker
• £50 for a successful referral of a non-qualified candidate
• £150 Sign-Up Bonus for qualified candidates who register with Service Care Solutions
• £75 Find Your Own Job Bonus when you secure your own role through Service Care Solutions

Terms and conditions apply.