Social Worker - Children Looked After - Shropshire Council

Our client, Shropshire Council, is seeking a Senior Social Worker for its Children Looked After service (LAC / CIC / CLA). This is a temporary ongoing post. Paid at £38 per hour. Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £300 if placed? The role will involve the following: Maintaining your personal performance with the support of your Team Manager. Undertaking a range of assessments informed by direct intervention with children and families. Progressing children''s care and pathway plans, by ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. Undertaking statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential provisions in accordance with CLA requirements. Case management and co-ordinating a range of meetings including care planning, risk management, placement stability, PEP''s, and review meetings. Providing children and families with information and advice to assist in resolving problems. Some court work relating to revocation of care orders, SGO and placement order applications, as required. Participating in the team''s duty system. Collaborative working with parents, guardians, and other professionals Travel to Shropshire will be essential, with visits where required. Location: Hybrid working, with office attendance -The Guildhall in Shrewsbury. Requirements of the role: Qualified Social Worker Fully Social Work England registered 3 years post-qualified experience in employment ..... full job details .....