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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for a committed and experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked After Children (LAC) team. The successful candidate will support children in care to ensure their safety, […]
View JobIn Southend-on-Sea, children’s social workers provide essential support for looked-after children, who are those unable to live with their families due to various reasons, such as a Care Order or voluntary arrangements
Here are some […]
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, unqualified carers play an essential role in supporting individuals who need help due to illness, disability, or old age. Here are some key aspects of their role and the support […]
View JobIn Southend-on-Sea, Qualified Social Workers (QSW) play a vital role in various teams and services. Here are some key areas where QSWs are involved:
Children’s Services
Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): QSWs in the MASH team […]
View JobHammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This role involves providing care, support, and advocacy for children and young people in the care […]
View JobAssessment and Planning: Conducting assessments to understand the needs of looked after children and developing care plans to ensure their well-being.
Support and Advocacy: Providing emotional and practical support to children, […]
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a committed and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Looked After Children (LAC) team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, child-centred social work to […]
View JobAs a Locum Social Worker acting as Chair for Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews at Lambeth Council, you will be responsible for independently chairing statutory reviews of children in care. You will ensure that each child’s care plan […]
View JobStoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for a committed and experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked After Children (LAC) team. The successful candidate will support children in care to ensure their safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing through effective planning and intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a caseload of children and young people who are looked after, providing statutory support and planning.
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Undertake regular statutory visits and complete relevant assessments and care plans in accordance with legal and policy frameworks.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, carers, and professionals to promote placement stability and positive outcomes.
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Prepare and attend reviews, permanency planning meetings, and contribute to court proceedings when required.
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Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, health, education, and other partner agencies.
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Maintain up-to-date, accurate case recordings on the council’s case management system (Liquidlogic).
Requirements: SWE registration, right to work in the UK, and minimum 2 years’ statutory experience in children’s services, ideally within a LAC or long-term care team.