Social Worker - Children Looked After

Fancy more hands on work, where your cases aren't court heavy?

We’re working exclusively with a stable and supportive local authority seeking an experienced social worker to join their Children Looked After Team. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £40 per hour, with the chance to join a close-knit and collaborative team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children in care.

• Manageable caseloads
• Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week
• Supportive management and team culture
• Remote working strongly supported

This position focuses on care planning, permanency, and long-term support for looked after children. To be considered, you must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. The team is well-established, with long-standing permanent staff who provide excellent peer support and mentoring to new joiners. Remote working is strongly encouraged, and the team is expanding to support continued growth and demand.

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England