QSW - LAC/CIC Team (£42.00ph)

Location: Swindon SN1

Contract: Ongoing    

Rate: £42.00

Start: ASAP   

About the Role: 

We are looking for a committed and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join our Looked After Children Team within Children & Families services. In this role, you will work directly with children in care to ensure their safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing. You will play a key role in assessment, care planning, and permanency planning, helping children achieve positive outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Manage a caseload of looked after children in line with statutory responsibilities 

- Complete assessments, care plans, and statutory visits 

- Promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children in care 

- Undertake safeguarding assessments and interventions 

- Work collaboratively with foster carers, families, and partner agencies 

- Prepare reports for reviews, court proceedings, and statutory meetings 

- Ensure compliance with UK legislation and local authority policies 

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records 

Essential Skills and Experience:

- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England/Social Care Wales registration 

- Experience within children’s social care or safeguarding teams 

- Knowledge of looked after children processes and care planning 

- Strong assessment and analytical skills 

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills 

- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines 

- Understanding of UK safeguarding legislation and frameworks

Desirable Criteria: 

- Experience working within a Looked After Children Team 

- Experience of court work and permanency planning 

- Additional training in safeguarding or child protection