Locum Social Worker - Leaving Care Team - Reading Council - £38ph
We are currently recruiting an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team at Reading Borough Council.The successful candidate will support care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, promoting independence, stability and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of care leavers and young people preparing to leave care.
- Complete and review Pathway Plans in line with statutory requirements.
- Support young people to develop independent living skills.
- Provide advice and guidance around housing, education, employment, training and finances.
- Undertake assessments, identify risks and respond to safeguarding concerns.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people, advocating for their wishes and feelings.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers and multi-agency professionals.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
- Previous experience within Children's Social Care.
- Experience supporting care leavers and young people transitioning into independence.
- Good knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and leaving care legislation.
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively within a multi-agency environment.
Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fees
Qualified Social Worker | Leaving Care Team | Reading Council | £38 per hour employer: Tripod Partners
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