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Social Worker - Children Looked After

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

luton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Adult Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

Social Worker £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply)

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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