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Social Worker

Company:Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Salary:£39 to £39 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:OL1 1UG
Job type:Contract
Posting date:27 Aug 2026
Closing date:26 Sept 2026
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Summary

We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years permanent post qualified experience within a direct local authority.

About the team:

The Children in Care Team supports children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, working to ensure their care plans are progressed, placements remain stable and their needs are fully met. The team works closely with children, families, carers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies to complete statutory visits, assessments, care planning, reviews and court-related work where required. This is a varied role suited to a confident Children's Social Worker with strong safeguarding knowledge, effective multi-agency working skills and experience supporting looked after children to achieve positive outcomes.

About you:

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Frontline Children's Service lends well to the success of this position.

What's on offer?

  • Up to £39.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • Regular supervision offered
  • Parking available/ nearby
  • A stable contract due to the demand of the services

For more information, please get in contact:

Grace Gordon - Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com

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