A fixed-term maternity cover post in the Child Looked After team within Bracknell Forest Council's Life Chances service, for an experienced social worker. The work centres on a caseload of care-experienced children, covering assessment, care planning, permanence and transition into adult services for older adolescents. Part time at 22.5 hours a week, it involves regular travel to placements inside and outside the area, at least 1.5 office days a week and occasional out-of-hours work. Social Work England registration and a completed ASYE are needed.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of vulnerable care-experienced children, providing assessment, case planning, interventions and family support
- Complete and implement care plans, progressing them promptly so children achieve permanence
- Work with adolescents and multi-agency colleagues to plan transition into adulthood, including Adult Social Care and the Leaving Care service
- Work with other professionals and agencies to promote placement stability
- Support life journey work so children understand their lived experiences and the decisions made for them
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Current Social Work England registration
Experience
- Completed ASYE within a statutory children's social care setting
- Experience of working within the legal frameworks that support children's social care
Other
- Able to work flexibly and outside core office hours when required
- Able to travel regularly to placements inside and outside Bracknell
Nice to have
- Specialist relevant experience or training
What’s offered
- 4% retention payment after one year's service
- Flexible working arrangements
- Support from managers and colleagues across the department
- Expert guidance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
