Lincolnshire County Council are looking for a compassionate and experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Children in Care (CiC) Team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide dedicated support to children and young people in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. You will work closely with children, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes, helping children thrive in stable, caring environments.
Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Managing a caseload of children in care, ensuring that all statutory duties are met and that each child's needs are supported through comprehensive care plans.
- Direct Work: Engaging directly with children, families, and carers to build strong relationships, understand needs, and provide appropriate interventions.
- Care Planning: Developing and reviewing personalised care plans that meet the needs and best interests of children in care, focusing on stability, safety, and well-being.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues from health, education, and other services to ensure a holistic approach to care and support.
- Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and protection of children in care through regular assessments, reviews, and proactive safeguarding measures.
- Court Work: Preparing reports and attending court where necessary, representing the best interests of the child throughout legal processes.
Requirements:
- Recognised qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent).
- Social Work England registration
- Has significant experience in children's social care, particularly within children in care or looked after children teams.
- Enhanced DBS.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.