Child Welfare Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time
Position Overview

Salary: £40,300 - £45,498 (including local weighting and market supplement)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

The Slough Children Looked After Teams are seeking committed and passionate Social Workers who aspire to make a significant impact on the lives of children in care.

In this role, you will benefit from outstanding management support, flexible working arrangements, tailored training opportunities, and a chance to innovate in your practice. We take pride in fostering an environment where social workers can thrive, develop their skills, and feel valued. Our young people are in search of social workers who are genuine, approachable, and authentic. If you resonate with this description and are ready for a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker in the Children Looked After Teams, you will engage with children aged 0 to 18 whose care plans focus on achieving permanency through adoption or long-term care. Your role will involve:

  • Building strong relationships with children and young people to positively influence their lives.
  • Managing a caseload of children and young people, ensuring their care plans are executed effectively.
  • Safeguarding and supporting children to reach their full potential.
  • Working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and enhancing your skills in conducting age assessments.

Our service prioritizes listening to the voices of children and promoting their choices, safety, and overall well-being.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must be a registered social worker with Social Work England, possess a recognized professional social work qualification or equivalent, and have proven experience in a dynamic service environment.

What We Offer

If you are seeking a new opportunity and wish to contribute to the transformation of children's services in Slough, we offer:

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Agile working supported by advanced technology.
  • Flexible working policies to enhance work-life balance.
  • A supportive and friendly work environment with great colleagues.

Slough is renowned for its diversity and is an excellent location for both living and working. It boasts pleasant surroundings, competitive salaries, and a lower cost of living, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for employees. Additionally, Slough is conveniently located near major transport links, making it easily accessible.

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