Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care

Social Worker – Looked After Children

Location: Colindale, London
Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary / Contract

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker – Looked After Children to join a dedicated team in Colindale.

You will manage a varied caseload of children and young people in care, from infancy through to 18 years, providing high-quality assessments, care planning and direct support to achieve positive outcomes, permanency and placement stability.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and young people.

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Develop and review effective care plans and pathway plans.

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Undertake assessments, risk assessments and safety planning.

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Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people.

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Undertake direct work, including life story work and supporting children to express their wishes and feelings.

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Support young people to develop independence and successfully transition to leaving care.

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Develop creative and innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children in care.

About You

You will have recent experience working as a case holder for Looked After Children, with strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and statutory social work practice.

You will be a creative, analytical and committed Social Worker who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

Apply now to join a service committed to helping children in care achieve stability, independence and positive futures.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed