Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after Children team. Manage a caseload of looked-after children and young people, ensuring their safety, welfare and developmental needs are met. Complete assessments of children and young people, identifying risks, strengths, needs and appropriate interventions. Develop, implement and regularly review care plans, ensuring they promote the child's best interests and achieve positive outcomes. Undertake statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, visiting children in accordance with statutory requirements and ensuring their views and wishes are reflected in planning. Promote permanence for children through reunification, kinship care, adoption, special guardianship or other appropriate long-term arrangements. Assess and support foster carers, connected carers and other placements, working closely with placement providers to ensure children's needs are met. Monitor placement stability and respond promptly to placement breakdowns, safeguarding concerns and changes in risk. Work directly with children and young people to understand their experiences, promote participation and advocate for their voice, wishes and feelings. Develop effective relationships with parents, carers, families and significant others, including supporting family time and contact arrangements. Work collaboratively with foster carers, schools, health professionals, CAMHS, youth justice, police, education services and other agencies.Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
Children's Social Worker - Looked after Children in Bury employer: Remedy Social Work
Brent Council is an exceptional employer for Qualified Social Workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to community engagement and a focus on strengths-based practice, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with dedicated professionals. Located in a vibrant area, Brent Council provides a unique environment where social workers can thrive and contribute to enhancing the lives of residents.
