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We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team in Reading. This is an opportunity to support care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them develop the skills, confidence and stability needed to achieve their goals.

You will manage a caseload of young people aged 16 to 25, completing comprehensive assessments and preparing, reviewing and updating pathway plans. Working collaboratively with each young person, you will identify their strengths, aspirations and support needs, ensuring their views remain central to planning and decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include providing practical and emotional support around accommodation, education, employment, training, finances, health and relationships. You will promote independence while ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place, responding effectively to risk, safeguarding concerns and changes in circumstances. You will also maintain accurate records, prepare reports and contribute to meetings, reviews and multi-agency planning.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have experience working with children, young people or care leavers, alongside a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and corporate parenting responsibilities. Knowledge of transition planning, safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for care-experienced young people is essential.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and confident in building positive professional relationships. You will need excellent communication and assessment skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the resilience to manage complex situations. A strengths-based, trauma-informed and solution-focused approach is vital, as is a commitment to equality, inclusion and young people’s participation.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference during a significant stage in young people’s lives. If you are passionate about helping care leavers achieve greater independence and long-term stability, we would welcome your application.