Social Worker - Children Looked After Team in Devon, Devon

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker – Children Looked After Team
Job Location: South & West Devon - Totnes
Salary: Up to £38 Hourly
Type: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Ongoing

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are on the hunt for an experienced Social Worker to join our South & West Devon team, focussing on the well-being and development of children in care. This is an ongoing position where you will work full-time to maintain positive relationships and support family-led outcomes. As a pivotal part of the team, you will ensure that children and their families achieve safety and stability in a high-pressure environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Embrace the flexibility and freedom of locum work while benefiting from an agreed weekly agency accommodation or commuter travel allowance of up to £150 per week for those living 50 miles or more from their work base.
• This ensures your commuting costs are largely taken care of, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – supporting children.
• In addition to a competitive hourly rate, enjoy the opportunity for varied experiences across diverse cases, plenty of networking opportunities, and the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful changes in young people's lives.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with children, young people, and their families to deliver effective social care
• Provide high-quality assessments and ensure timely outcomes for children with minimal delays
• Demonstrate a high standard of social work practice underpinned by relevant legislation, models, and theories
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and court environment
• Utilise excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and planning

Skills and experience required include a valid social work qualification and Social Work England registration, completion of the ASYE, and experience within social care settings. A UK driving license and access to a car are essential to meet service needs. While the role requires availability for face-to-face visits, there may be opportunities for home-working, which can be discussed further during the interview process.

Devon isn’t just a picturesque county with stunning coastlines and delightful countryside. It’s a vibrant place brimming with culture, history, and a fantastic community spirit. Whether you're wandering through the enchanting Dartmoor, exploring charming coastal towns, or enjoying the buzzing local food scene, you'll find Devon not only a wonderful place to work but a fantastic place to live. Join us in making a lasting impact while experiencing the best of Devon life.

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