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Are you an experienced Children Social Worker looking for your next challenge? Our client is looking for a skilled practitioner to join its Looked After Children Service, on a temporary basis.

Position: Children's Social Worker – Looked After Children
Location/Region: East of England
Pay Rate: £38.84 per hour

Purpose:
To support looked-after children, overseeing their care arrangements, development and long-term outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of looked-after children.
• Complete statutory visits and reviews.
• Maintain and review care plans.
• Support permanence planning.
• Work with foster carers, families and partner agencies.
• Promote children's welfare and best interests.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker, with 3 years direct LA experience.
• Previous looked-after children experience.
• Knowledge of care planning and permanence.
• Strong safeguarding and assessment skills.
    

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to jade.packham@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Jade on 020 3854 4906 to discuss further.

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