Qualified Social Worker | Locality Team | South Gloucestershire Qualified Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a statutory Locality Team Hybrid working Office base: Gloucestershire, Kingswood You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be considered Pay rate £41phClient Info: We are pleased to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service, our Ofsted report can be viewed here; we are seeking additional driven professionals to help us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. You would be joining an established team of experienced social workers in the South Locality Team in Kingswood; who undertake statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings. You will ensure vulnerable children and young people are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we're looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child-centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families. The Long Term Social Care team, known as Localities; undertakes statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings. You will ensure vulnerable children and young people are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. A qualified social worker with relevant registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work - or award pending if requiring an ASYE. A problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations Innovation, positivity and dedication. You'll welcome challenge and embrace change. Social Workers with experience in other areas of Social Work are invited to apply as their skills are transferable and you would be offered ongoing support as part of your career development.Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely to a range of locations within the Authority so you must have a current driving licence and access to a car. To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role. If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call (phone number removed) and ask for Anton Mostert or email Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral Reasons to register with Caritas:- Honest & Supportive Career Consultant Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant Holistic Support Package for Mental and Physical Wellbeing Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide Access to Exclusive Projects Subsidised training Free DBS check CV writing service Interview technique coaching Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy