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Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team, Leicester City Council

68 250 – 68 250 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-siteLeicester
VitalisLeicester

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Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team, Leicester City Council
Pay rate £35 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Looked After Children Team in Leicester City Council.

  • Specific LAC experienced desired, but would consider someone with a background in CP / Assessment who has some LAC experience.
  • Working arrangements - Generally two days a week as a target to build relationships with team, subject to the visits and meetings.
  • caseload numbers 20
  • Would consider condensed hours
  • Parking arrangements - Nearby city centre parking available which is reimbursed.
  • To fill vacant post, 6 months+ likely
  • Progression of care plans for children and young people with a plan of remaining in care, with consideration to discharge of care order and SGO.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities


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Market insight

36% above median
50 007 £

Based on 20 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in Leicester

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