Social Worker

?? Location: Slough?? Salary: £43,577 - £48,775 per annum? Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM?? Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in care? Join Slough’s Children Looked After Team, where you will play a key role in supporting and advocating for children, ensuring they receive the stability, care, and opportunities they need to thrive.

As a Social Worker in the Children Looked After Team, you will be responsible for supporting children who are in long-term care. Your role will focus on care planning, placement stability, and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring they receive the support they need.
• Develop and implement care and pathway plans that prioritise children’s well-being and future aspirations.
• Work closely with foster carers, residential homes, schools, and health professionals to provide holistic support.
• Ensure children’s voices and wishes are heard in all decisions affecting their lives.
• Conduct regular visits, reviews, and assessments to monitor progress and address any challenges.
• Work within legislation and statutory guidelines, ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

? A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.? Experience working in Children Looked After, Looked After Children (LAC), or child protection.? Strong care planning, risk assessment, and relationship-building skills.? A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in care.? Ability to work collaboratively with professionals, carers, and families.

? Competitive salary of £43,577 - £48,775 per annum.? Career development opportunities and specialist training.? Regular supervision and a supportive working environment.? The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives.

If you are an experienced and passionate social worker, ready to support and empower children in care, we would love to hear from you!