Opus people solutions on behalf of Cambridge County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Children In Care Team.
Job Title: Social Worker - Children In Care
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £39
Location: Ely
Remote/Office based: 1 day a week in the office (Wednesday)
The Children in Care team work with children of all ages that are in care, carry a caseload and progress care plans for them.
They may be finding adoptive placements for them, or supporting long term fostering plans.
There will also be some complex young people in residential care, and a group that we are supporting to return home to family members.
Workers will need to have excellent skills in direct work with children and young people, and be committed to robust and timely permanence planning for all these children.
We are highly aspirational for our children in care, and would expect workers to promote good health, educational achievement and developing positive relationships as the key foundations to a successful future.
Teams consist of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner and Social Workers. We would welcome applications from a diverse range of workers to enhance our existing workforce, and continue the work to promote positive outcomes for young people.If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you