Children In Care Registered Qaulified Social Worker QSW
19 days ago
Scarborough
Apricus Resourcing are currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Full Time Community Children In Care Team Specialist Senior Registered Social Worker Band 5-6 (QSW) needed for a leading Family Social Service based in the YO12 Area Scarborough in North Yorkshire. This role is working full time with hours 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday 8:30am-17:00pm with earlier finish on Friday, part time is not possible, but changes to start and finish times might be on request. Job Purpose This is a busy Children in Care team requiring an experienced Social Worker with post‑qualifying experience. You will manage a diverse caseload of children aged 0–18, progressing care plans from the point of an Interim Care Order through to permanence. The role includes court work, assessments, and ensuring full compliance with statutory timescales and court directions. Duties: • Manage a caseload of children in care aged 0–18. • Lead on care proceedings from the granting of an Interim Care Order. • Prepare high‑quality court reports, including parenting assessments and Public Law Outline documentation. • Ensure compliance with court timetabling and directions. • Complete Schedule 3 placement with parents reports. • Produce Child Permanence Reports and contribute to permanence planning and matching. • Support post‑16 young people, progressing transitions a...