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Posted 7 day ago
South West England
35 - 38 GBP Per Hour
Children's Services
Contract
04/02/2025
Reference 2417
📍 Location: Bath & North East Somerset
💰 Pay: Up to £38 per hour
📄 Contract: Full-Time Locum
Are you an experienced and dedicated Children in Care Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting looked after children to achieve stability and the best possible outcomes.
✔ Complete thorough assessments of children’s needs and risks, ensuring compliance with Children Act 1989 and statutory guidance.
✔ Develop and implement care plans tailored to each child’s needs, working closely with multi-agency teams and key professionals.
✔ Conduct regular reviews and track progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to provide the right level of support.
✔ Act as a dedicated advocate for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard in planning meetings, court proceedings, and other key forums.
✔ Support children in placement stability and transition planning, working collaboratively with foster carers and families.
✔ Maintain clear, accurate records in line with statutory and local authority requirements.
🔹 Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration.
🔹 Minimum 3 years’ post-ASYE experience within children’s services, specifically Children in Care.
🔹 Strong working knowledge of Care Planning Regulations, Children Act 1989, and local authority procedures.
🔹 Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills.
🔹 Ability to manage a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high practice standards.
Bath & North East Somerset Council offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with regular supervision and opportunities for career progression. Managers are committed to helping you achieve your goals while making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
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💰 Referral Bonus: Know someone ideal for this role? Refer them to us and earn £300 if we place them! (T&Cs apply).