Reading -qsw- Children Looked After

2 weeks ago


Berkshire, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time

Reading Borough Council is currently looking for a qualified and experienced social worker to join their Looked after Children Team.

Payrate: £38-42 p/h

Key duties of the role include:

- Holding a caseload of Looked after Children
- Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 20
- Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47
- Undertaking Viability Assessments
- Undertaking Kinship Assessments
- Undertaking Risk Assessments
- Liaising/ Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children/ young peoples needs
- Preparing & implementing Care Plans
- Attending court and giving evidence when required
- Obtaining Interim Care Orders/Interim Supervision Orders
- Initiating Care Proceedings
- Completion of Care Proceedings
- Obtaining Special Guardianship Orders
- Producing Child Permanency Reports
- Reviewing Financial payments received by kinship carers/ or carers granted Residence Orders/Special Guardianship Orders
- Preparing looked after children review reports

Essential Requirements:

- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 2 years experience as a social worker within childrens services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mohini Bhandari at or call on 0114 700 3698

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.



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