Job Opportunity: Children's Social Worker – Children Looked After Team Location: Carshalton, Sutton, Greater London Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella) Service: Children's Social Care Team: Children Looked After (CLA) We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Children Looked After Team in Carshalton, Sutton. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate social worker who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care, ensuring they have safe, stable and nurturing environments in which to thrive. You will build meaningful relationships with children living in foster care, connected care arrangements, residential homes and semi-independent accommodation, while leading on permanence planning and supporting young people as they transition into adulthood. Key Responsibilities * Undertake regular statutory visits and direct work with children and young people, ensuring their wishes, feelings and lived experiences are central to decision-making. * Develop, implement and review comprehensive Care Plans focused on achieving timely and sustainable permanence. * Support permanence arrangements, including reunification, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship Orders and adoption. * Undertake statutory assessments, safeguarding interventions and reviews to ensure children's safety and wellbeing. * Complete pathway planning and support care leavers as they prepare for independent adulthood. * Work with older children and young people to develop essential life skills and independence. * Build effective relationships with foster carers, connected carers, adopters and residential care providers. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including Virtual Schools, Health, CAMHS, Independent Reviewing Officers and Police. * Prepare high-quality court statements, care plans and reports to support care proceedings. * Advocate for children's rights, wishes and feelings, ensuring their voices are heard throughout their care journey. Essential Skills and Experience * Recognised Social Work qualification. * Current Social Work England registration. * Experience working within statutory Children's Social Care. * Experience working with looked-after children and young people. * Strong knowledge of permanence planning, care planning and safeguarding procedures. * Experience undertaking statutory visits, assessments and reviews. * Knowledge of fostering, adoption, connected carers and care leaver services. * Experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration. * Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills. * Ability to build trusting relationships with children, families and carers. * Commitment to child-centred, relationship-based and strengths-based practice. What's on Offer? * £37.52 per hour (Umbrella). * Opportunity to work within a dedicated Children Looked After Team. * A rewarding role focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. * Opportunity to develop your experience in permanence planning and care proceedings. * A varied and meaningful caseload supporting children through important stages of their lives. Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK Location Carshalton, Sutton, Greater London Interested? If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for supporting looked-after children, permanence planning and helping young people achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity! For more information, contact Natasha Haddon
Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service (Gr 8) in Carshalton employer: LinsCare
Join our dedicated team in Colindale, London, where we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care. We offer competitive rates, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to person-centred practices that promote independence and wellbeing for both staff and residents. Experience the satisfaction of working in a role that truly values your expertise and fosters growth within a vibrant community.
