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Children Social worker
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 38 - 41.12 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wrexham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Social Worker - Looked After Children's Team | Wrexham County Borough Council
Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to ensuring the well-being and permanence of children in care? Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join their vital Looked After Children's Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Wrexham.
Pay Rate: £41.12 per hour
About the Role:
As a Social Worker in the Looked After Children's Team, you will hold a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Your primary focus will be to promote placement stability, achieve permanence, and maximize the life chances of these children. Your responsibilities will typically include:
Undertaking comprehensive assessments of children's needs, their families, and carers, and formulating robust care plans in line with statutory responsibilities.
Regularly visiting looked after children in their placements to monitor their welfare, progress, and ensure their needs are being met.
Working towards permanence for children, including reunification with families, long-term fostering, or adoption.
Preparing reports for, and attending, Child in Care Reviews, fostering panels, and court hearings as appropriate, providing evidence when necessary.
Collaborating effectively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and fostering services, to ensure holistic support.
Promoting children's educational, health, and leisure opportunities.
Adhering to child protection procedures and processes in relation to looked after children.
What We're Looking For:
A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working directly with children in care/looked after children in the UK (strongly preferred).
Registered with Social Care Wales.
An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Benefits of Working with Us:
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in Wrexham.
Weekly Mailers: Keep up-to-date with new local posts and opportunities.
Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).
Interested?
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