Social Worker - Children In Care Team in Romford, Essex

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Specialism: Children in Care
Location: Romford
Rate: £37.52 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time / Part Time

Job Overview

Are you eager to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team in Romford. In this crucial role, you will support children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring their safety, stability, and overall wellbeing.

You will play a key role in care planning, promoting permanency, and achieving positive long-term outcomes through high-quality statutory social work practice. The role offers full-time or part-time options, with core working hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility around start and finish times is available, providing an excellent work-life balance.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring each child receives consistent, high-quality support.

• Undertake statutory visits, assessments, and reviews to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.

• Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans and permanence plans to secure the best possible outcomes.

• Ensure children’s views, wishes, and feelings are actively listened to and inform all decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, families, and partner agencies.

• Participate in multi-agency meetings, reviews, and planning forums.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records and reports.

• Contribute to professional development through supervision, training, and reflective practice.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working Hours: Core hours between 9am and 5pm with flexibility to adjust your schedule. Options include 8am–6pm over four days, 8am–4pm, or 9am–6pm.

• Full Time / Part Time Options: Tailor your working pattern to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy greater control over your workload, exposure to different environments, and enhanced work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

• Competitive Pay: Earn £37.52 per hour, recognising your skills and experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

Registration & Training:

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Completed ASYE (where applicable).

• Evidence of ongoing CPD and safeguarding training.

Key Skills:

• Strong assessment, care planning, and review skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with children, carers, and professionals.

• Sound knowledge of Children Looked After legislation, guidance, and best practice.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and IT skills.

Experience:

• Experience working with Children in Care.

• Experience of care planning and statutory reviews.

• Experience of multi-agency working.

• Court work experience (desirable).

Why Romford?

Romford is a vibrant and well-connected area offering excellent transport links, making it an ideal location to live and work. With a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and lively local amenities, you’ll find plenty to enjoy outside of work while being close to London’s opportunities.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible rates and roles tailored to your skills and experience.

Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding Children in Care role where your work helps shape brighter futures every day.

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