Child In Care (CIC) Qualified Social Worker

CIC - Child In Care Team aka Care Experienced Children''s Team, LAC - Looked After Children, Corporare Parenting Team, CLA - Child Looked After

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

CIC Social Worker

Warwickshire County Council is recruiting experienced Social Workers to join its Children in Care (CIC) Service, working with children and young people to ensure they receive the support, stability and permanence they need to thrive.
The council currently has 2 vacancies within the CIC team and is keen to hear from motivated Social Workers who have experience working within long-term children''s services, safeguarding or looked after children teams.


About the Role

You will work with children in care, carers, families and partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, ensuring care plans are progressed effectively and permanency outcomes are achieved.


What We''re Looking For

• Social Work England registration
• Minimum 2 years PQE and completion of ASYE
• Experience within Children''s Services, ideally CIC, Looked After Children, Safeguarding or Long-Term Teams
• Ability to manage statutory responsibilities and complex caseloads
• Strong court work, assessment and care planning skills

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working available
• Attendance within Warwickshire localities required for visits, meetings and team collaboration at least 2 days per week
• Condensed hours considered, with 37 hours worked across 4 days

Pay Rates

• Up to -38 per hour for highly experienced Social Workers
• Rate exemption available for candidates with 3-4+ years PQE
• Social Workers with a minimum of 2 years PQE and completed ASYE are encouraged to apply, with rates dependent on experience

These are excellent opportunities to join a well-established Children''s in Care service that is focused on delivering positive outcomes and permanence for children and young people.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.