Social Worker - LAC​/CIC Team

Luton Council | £38.84 per hour (Umbrella)

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join Luton Council's Looked After Children (LAC) Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Social Worker with experience supporting children in care, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring children receive the support and protection they need.

• Managing a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their welfare and safety remain a priority.
• Undertaking assessments and developing care plans to meet children's individual needs.
• Conducting statutory visits and completing reviews in line with legislative requirements.
• Working collaboratively with foster carers, families, IROs and other professionals.
• Supporting permanence planning and ensuring timely decision-making for children.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate case records in accordance with statutory guidance.
• Promoting the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people in care.

• Social Work qualification or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.
• Relevant experience working with Looked After Children and within children's statutory services.
• Strong assessment, care planning and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families and multi-agency professionals.

• DBS costs covered.
• Referral bonus for recommending other social workers.
• Additional bonus for finding your own job.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.

• Council:
  Luton Council
• Team:
  Looked After Children (LAC)
• Pay Rate: £38.84 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract:
  
  Agency rolling contract

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.