Qualified Social Worker

Job Opportunity: Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children

Location: Hackney Council
Salary: 37.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary, Full-time
Closing Date: Ongoing

Join Our Dedicated Team Supporting Looked After Children

Are you a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Social Worker? Do you have a strong commitment to improving the lives of Looked After Children? If so, we want you to join our team at Hackney Council and help make a real difference!

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to support our Looked After Children services. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their welfare, safety, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: 37.50 per hour
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and training opportunities
• Career progression and access to continuous professional development
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their needs are met through a child-centred approach.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Advocate for children and young people, ensuring they have a voice in decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local policies, including completing assessments, care planning, and statutory visits.
• Support the placement process for children and ensure that care settings are safe, nurturing, and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with legal and regulatory frameworks.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration.
• Experience working with Looked After Children or in a similar role within children's services. For 2+ years
• A strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work under pressure