Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children & Care Leavers
£30.00 per hour
East Riding of Yorkshire
37 hours p/w, hybrid working
About you:
• A qualified social worker (DipSW or equivalent) with post-qualifying training.
• A confident, motivated professional who can lead by example and contribute to our journey toward excellence.
• Strong decision-making skills and a clear understanding of the statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to our children looked after and care leavers
• Experienced in statutory childcare work, particularly with Children Looked After.
• Skilled in managing complex casework.
• A confident communicator, able to build rapport and deliver clear information.
• A commitment to ensuring timely and appropriate support for children and families.
• Excellent partnership working and the ability to use your initiative
• Experience working across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
What you need:
1. A degree in Social Work or equivalent
2. Registered with ocial Work England
3. At least 3 years PQE permanent, direct employment within English LA
4. Completed relevant post-qualifying training
5. Enhanced DBS check
6. Excellent communication and written skills
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us
Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
Our Roles
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
7. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
8. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
9. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
10. Looked After Children (LAC)
11. Fostering / Adoption
12. Children’s & Adult Social Work
13. Service Manager / Head of Service
14. Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
15. Occupational Therapist