SW, Looked After Children

Social Worker - Looked After Children Team
Up to £38 per hour
East Midlands
37 hours p/w, hybrid working

About the role:
To complete statutory social work service to children and young people with disabilities and their families. The post holder will undertake assessments, develop care and support plans, and ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of children in accordance with legislative requirements, statutory guidance, and organisational policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities;
- Assessment and Care Planning
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people with disabilities, considering their social, emotional, educational, and health needs.
- Formulate, implement, and review care and support plans in partnership with children, families, and relevant professionals.
- Ensure plans are outcome-focused, strengths-based, and compliant with statutory requirements.
- Safeguarding
- Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory frameworks and organisational procedures.
- Participate in child protection enquiries, case conferences, core groups, and legal proceedings as required.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of children remain paramount in all decision-making.
- Direct Work with Children and Families
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with children, young people, and their families.
- Provide practical and emotional support to promote resilience and independence.
- Advocate for the rights of children with disabilities to access education, leisure, and community opportunities.
- Multi-Agency Working
- Collaborate with health, education, voluntary sector, and other professionals to deliver coordinated services.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and transition planning into adulthood.
- Case Management and Recording
- Manage a caseload in accordance with service priorities and statutory timescales.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records using electronic case management systems.
- Prepare high-quality reports for statutory reviews, panels, and court proceedings


What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with  Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
Take the next step in your social work career with us!