Children's Social Worker - Fostering/CIC [Wigan]

About the company

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Fostering/CIC Team

Your tasks

Responsibilities of this role

• Support children in care by completing assessments, care planning and reviewing outcomes to promote stability and wellbeing.
• Work closely with foster carers, families and partner agencies to ensure children receive appropriate support and services.
• Undertake statutory visits, direct work and interventions to understand and meet the needs of children and young people.
• Prepare high-quality court reports, care plans and assessments in line with legislation and local procedures.
• Safeguard children by identifying risks, managing concerns and ensuring effective child-centred practice.
• Manage a caseload effectively, maintaining accurate records and delivering timely decision-making.

Requirements

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

What we offer

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Requirements of this role

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

How to apply

Benefits of working through Reed, include

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.