Social Worker - Looked After Children
Liquid Personnel
Leicestershire, East MidlandsView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Contract
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Hours
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Closing date
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In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will work with children in the care system, handling a caseload and making care plans. You will check that foster, residential or kinship placements are safe and supportive. The role suits someone who likes helping young people with health, school and emotional needs.
What you'll need
- Usually a degree in Social Work is required
- You will need to be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Experience working with looked after children is expected
- Good communication skills with children, families and professionals
- Ability to assess risk and keep records accurately
How to boost your chances
- Tailor your CV to show any work with children in care
- Include any HCPC registration number or proof of eligibility
- Prepare examples of care plans you have created for interviews
- Research the local authority’s policies on looked after children
- Be ready to discuss how you keep placements safe and stable
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Job description
Our client has an opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to work within their Looked After Children Team based in Leicestershire. What will your responsibilities be? Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs. Ensure children’s placements (foster care, residential care, kinship care) are safe, stable, and supportive. Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbei…
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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