Social Worker - Looked After Children
On-site · Brent, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Social Worker for Looked After Children team in Brent. Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs. Ensure children’s placements (foster care, residential care, kinship care) are safe, stable, and supportive. Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring access to appropriate services. Maintain regular contact with children through statutory visits and direct work. Prepare and present reports for Looked After Child Reviews. Work closely with birth families, carers, schools, health professionals, and other agencies. Support children through transitions, including reunification with family, adoption, or leaving care. Advocate for the child’s voice to be heard in all aspects of planning and decision-making
Required Qualifications
- Social Work England registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
- Post-qualified experience
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
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