Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker? Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services? We have a fantastic Locum Social Work Practitioner Opportunity based within a Children In Care Team in the Wigan area. You will be providing a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. Your role will involve assessing, planning and delivering focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

* You will be supporting care experienced young people; you will ensure that children's care plans are progressed and reviewed in a timely fashion.

* Act as a strong advocate for the children on your caseload ensuring that their holistic needs are met. To be considered for the Social Worker role ideally you will have:

* 1-3 years experience in child in care, including children subject to Child in need plans/Child Looked After Plans/Child Protection and Care Proceedings.

* Experience in assessment and planning in statutory child care.

* Diploma/Degree in Social Work.

* SWE registration.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.