Children's Social Worker
Posted 1 week ago by Service Care Solutions
£38 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
West Bridgford
Summary: The role of Children's Social Worker at Nottingham City Council involves providing support to children with complex disabilities and health needs. The position requires managing a diverse caseload, conducting statutory assessments, and engaging in court-related work in collaboration with partner agencies. The role is hybrid, allowing for a combination of office and remote work. Candidates must possess relevant experience and qualifications to effectively support children and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of children with complex disabilities and health needs.
- Undertake statutory assessments and complete court-related work.
- Collaborate closely with partner agencies, including health, education, and legal professionals.
- Assess the need for short breaks and provide support to families.
Key Skills:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Experience working with children with complex disabilities and/or health needs.
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity and the Court of Protection.
- Experience in Child Protection and court work (Family Court and Court of Protection).
- Strong understanding of SEND and relevant legislation.
Salary (Rate): £37.50/hour
City: West Bridgford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Children’s Social Worker Nottingham City Council
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Nottingham City Council.
Contract details
- Ongoing temporary contract
- Initial 3?month placement, with strong likelihood of extension
- Full time – 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
- Hybrid working: 2 days per week working from home, 3 days office?based
Pay rates
- Up to £37.50 per hour (Umbrella)
- £32.97 PAYE (inclusive)
- £29.42 PAYE (exclusive)
Role overview
You will be working within a specialist service supporting children with complex disability and health needs. The role involves managing a varied caseload, undertaking statutory assessments, and completing court?related work while working closely with partner agencies.
Essential requirements
- Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel
- Experience working with children with complex disabilities and/or health needs and their families
- Experience in Mental Capacity and the Court of Protection
- Experience in Child Protection, Children in Care, and court work (Family Court and Court of Protection)
- Understanding of short breaks and assessing the need for short breaks
- Strong knowledge of SEND and relevant legislation
Additional information
- Supportive management and regular supervision
- Multi?agency working with health, education, and legal professionals
- Immediate start available, subject to compliance and checks
- Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed)