Social Worker - Looked After Children

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Embark on a rewarding journey with our Children in Our Care Looked After Children Social Work team in Gateshead covering a secondment. If you're ready to thrive in a vibrant role managing a caseload of looked-after children while working full time this is an ideal opportunity. This role offers both the flexibility and challenge daily, making it perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Perks and benefits:

- Hourly Salary: Earn £27.62 per hour, giving you the flexibility to cater to your lifestyle and enjoy a lucrative return on your efforts.

- Full Time: Dive into a dynamic full-time position that offers stability and work-life balance.

- Professional Growth Opportunities: Enhance your career with continual professional development support.

- Networking: Collaborate with a range of multi-agency teams, broadening your professional connections.

What you will do:

- Manage a diverse caseload of looked-after children ensuring all their needs are consistently met and tailored for positive outcomes.

- Develop and review effective care plans guaranteeing children experience the stability they need.

- Engage with foster carers residential care staff and adoptive families to ensure cohesive care approaches.

- Conduct detailed assessments and prepare comprehensive reports for court proceedings care reviews and child protection meetings.

- Advocate fiercely for children ensuring their rights are safeguarded and their voices amplified.

- Guide and prepare young people transitioning to independence or adoption.

- Collaborate dynamically with multi-agency teams including healthcare education and legal services to ensure holistic support.

Gateshead offers a vibrant lifestyle and warm community making it an attractive place to live and work. Enjoy the perfect blend of urban excitement and serene landscapes all while contributing to a community that values care and compassion.

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