Social Worker - Looked After Children

Liquid Personnel ,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £36756 - £42153 per annum

Overview

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Bedford - £36,756 - £42,153 per annum An exciting vacancy has become available in Bedfordl for a social worker on the looked after children team. Our client will consider candidates with a range of experience, which makes this a great opportunity for social workers to change direction and springboard their career. This is a great time to join Bedford, as they work towards an exciting transformation plan. The focus is on developing the early intervention and prevention strategies, and supporting this with an efficient and effective social care system. Benefits as a LAC Social Worker: £4000 bonus payments to candidates joining the Looked After Children Team (paid after 6 months probationary period) Up to £8,000 Relocation Package A smaller remit that neighbouring authorities - Bedford covers a relatively small geographical area and therefore limited travel to visits Flexible working arrangements Generous annual leave entitlement Technology to support agile working A clearly defined career progression scheme for all social workers. Duties as a LAC Social Worker: LAC reviews Attending court and court reports Statutory visits and tasks Planned meetings Working with plans of adoption and attending adoption panels Case management Essential Requirements: Social Work England Registration Eligible to work in the UK A UK licence holder Post-qualified experience Completed ASYE For more information please contact swapplicationsliquidpersonnel.com