At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and empower Looked After Children, providing essential casework management.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Blackburn focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment with long contracts for good performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
- Qualifications: Two years' experience as a social worker and knowledge of systemic family therapy.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 £ per hour.
Caritas are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team based in Blackburn. The successful Social Worker would be ambitious and effective in practice to help change lives and make a sustainable difference. You should be knowledgeable of and have experience with Looked After Children processes, have two plus years experience working as a social worker and understand systemic family therapy.
Benefits as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:
- Progression opportunities
- Flexible working available
- Supportive team and management
- Competitive pay rate
- Long contracts for good performance
Duties as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:
- Provide court reports for cases in care proceedings
- Involve and consult with clients and their families in all matters relating to their welfare and development.
- Ensure, with other staff and volunteers that people from ethnic minorities and special needs groups receive services that are appropriate to their needs and are not discriminated against in their access to services.
- Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the teams financial and statistical systems.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post, which may be required.
- Provide a casework management service to Looked After Children.
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Social Worker - Looked After Children - Blackburn - £39ph employer: Caritas Recruitment
Caritas is an exceptional employer for Social Workers, particularly in the Looked After Children Team in Blackburn, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive pay rates, flexible working options, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, Caritas fosters an environment where dedicated professionals can thrive and develop their skills while contributing to vital social change.
