Social Worker - Corporate Parenting

Leaders In Care

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • £38.00-40.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Court Work | Loyalty Bonus (Contact for more detail) | Training encouraged | Flexibility Encouraged | Immediate StartLeaders In Care have an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker to join a dedicated team in the East of England on a locum basis. This role focuses on supporting children in care, ensuring their welfare, stability, and long-term success.You will work with young people, foster carers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality care planning and permanency outcomes in line with statutory requirements.Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of looked-after children, ensuring their needs are met.
  • Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with legislation.
  • Work closely with multi-agency teams to provide stability and positive outcomes for children and young people.
  • Support transitions into fostering, adoption, or independent living.
  • Ensure the voice of the child is central to decision-making.
Benefits:
  • Flexibility on rate: You will have strong flexibility on the rate which is up for discussion
  • Flexibility: Work from anywhere, they encourage flexibility however you still need to be flexible to come into the office
  • Supportive Management - The authority have long standing staff meaning they are supported and enjoy the culture/ethos of the authority
  • Quality service from Leaders In Care - 570 5* reviews don't lie
  • Quick process - they want someone quickly to start
This is a good rated council who offer flexible working to help balance work and personal life. This role is a great opportunity to establish and develop your skill set by being around supportive social workers and truly making a huge difference to peoples lives.As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care EnglandOr if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on 07401281738 or email

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