Social Worker in Cumbria

Job description

Role: Social Worker

Location: Cumbria

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: £40 per hour

Pattern: Hybrid

Pertemps Social Care are supporting our client by recruiting an experienced Social Worker.

Make a real difference from day one. Join their welcoming and fast-paced team and be at the frontline of safeguarding children and long term care planning for vulnerable children. If you're passionate about protecting vulnerable children and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment...........this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Duty & Assessment Duties:
• Respond to referrals from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
• Conduct Section 47 enquiries and complete Single Assessments.
• Attend child protection meetings and core groups.
• Liaise with police, education, and health services to assess risk and need.

• Looked After Children Duties:
• Develop and review care plans for children in care.
• Attend LAC reviews and contribute to permanency planning.
• Prepare initial court statements and provide evidence in care proceedings.
• Maintain regular contact with children and carers, ensuring their voices are heard.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in statutory child care settings.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively across agencies.

Whether you’re seeking remote work, flexible hours or a better rate, we are likely to have access to a role that’s the perfect match for you.

Contact: Shanie Thomas on 07484 512953 or shanie.thomas@pprsocialcare.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cumbria

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English