About the role
Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Slough Borough Council in recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Care (Thrive 0-18) Team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive corporate parenting service working with children and young people whose care plans focus on achieving permanence through adoption or long-term care. The service is committed to building lasting relationships with children, promoting stability and helping young people achieve their full potential.
Your Benefits Working for Slough Borough Council
Slough offers a supportive and progressive working environment where social workers can thrive, develop their careers and make a meaningful impact. Benefits include:
- Salary of £53,868 - £59,273 per annum including market supplement
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 office days per week
- Flexible working policies
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Supportive management and regular supervision
- Friendly working environment and collaborative culture
- Wellbeing support and career progression opportunities
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers, ensuring positive outcomes and permanence planning.
- Complete statutory visits, care planning and reviews in line with legislative requirements.
- Build meaningful relationships with children and young people to promote stability and achievement.
- Work with foster carers, adopters and partner agencies to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
- Support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and contribute to specialist assessments where required.
For This Role You Will Need
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Successful completion of ASYE.
- Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Social Care.
- Experience working with Children in Care, Looked After Children or Corporate Parenting services.
If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com
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