Advanced Social Worker - Children in Care Team
1. £34.50 per hour
2. Derbyshire
3. 37 hours p/w
4. Hybrid working
About the role:
Are you an experienced social worker looking for your next rewarding assignment? The Children in Care Team is seeking a dedicated agency social worker to join in delivering high-quality, child-centred practice for children and young people in care.
You’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team working to ensure children in care are safe, heard, and thriving.
You’ll manage a manageable caseload, build strong relationships with children and carers, and contribute to care planning that makes a real difference.
About you:
5. Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
6. At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
7. Experience working with looked-after children
8. Strong assessment, planning, and report-writing skills
9. Commitment to trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
10. Ability to work flexibly and independently within a team
11. Car driver
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:
12. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
13. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
14. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
15. Looked After Children (LAC)
16. Fostering / Adoption
17. Children’s & Adult Social Work
18. Service Manager / Head of Service
19. Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
20. Occupational Therapist