Locum Social Worker - Nottingham Children's Services

Social Worker Child in Care (CIC / CLA / LAC) Nottingham

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care (CIC) / Children Looked After (CLA) / Looked After Children (LAC) team with Nottingham City Council.

Role details:

• £37.50 per hour Umbrella/Ltd
• £27.91 per hour PAYE
• 37 hours per week
• 3 days per week in the office

The successful Social Worker will work within the Children in Care / Child in Care / CIC / Children Looked After / CLA / Looked After Children / LAC service, ensuring children's voices remain central to assessment, planning and decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing Children in Care / Looked After Children cases
• Completing assessments and reports for panels and Child in Care Reviews
• Progressing children's Care Plans for permanence
• Preparing Court reports, including Schedule 21 Reports
• Completing Parenting Assessments and statements
• Supporting the discharge of Care Orders and DOLs applications
• Supporting children and young people who may be at risk of exploitation
• Ensuring children's voices are heard and central to decision-making

Applicants must have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel both within and outside the council area as required.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.