Children's Social Worker- LAC/ Care Leavers [Bolton]

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their LAC/Care Leavers Team.

Fantastic payrate of £37 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

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• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and Care Leavers, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and positive outcomes are achieved.
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• Complete assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.
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• Undertake regular visits and direct work with children and young people, ensuring their views and wishes inform decision-making.
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• Support care leavers in their transition to independence, including access to education, employment, training, housing, and health services.
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• Work collaboratively with families, carers, partner agencies, and professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
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• Attend and contribute to Child Looked After Reviews, pathway planning meetings, and other multi-agency forums.
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• Identify and manage risks, taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect vulnerable children and young people.
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• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records, reports, and assessments in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
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Requirements of this role:

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• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
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• Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker
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Benefits of working through Reed, include:

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• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
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• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
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• Free CV building and Interview support.
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• Free DBS checks.
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• Weekly payroll.
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• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
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• CPD contributions.
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• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
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• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
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Does this role interest you? Apply today!