Social Worker - Children Looked After Team

Who You Are

You are a dedicated champion for children and young people in care, committed to building genuine, lasting relationships with them. You focus on creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children to thrive in. Your role is central to advocating for children’s wishes and preparing them for a smooth transition into independent adulthood.

What the Job Involves

Your responsibilities include conducting meaningful visits with children to understand their experiences and feelings, developing and reviewing care plans, assessing risk and safety, and supporting older children in gaining life skills for semi-independent living. Additionally, you will collaborate with various agencies and prepare documentation for legal proceedings.

Skills

• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Experience with care planning and assessments
• Advocacy and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams
• Legal documentation and court presentation proficiency