Social Worker - Locality Team

Meaningful caseload | Hybrid working 2 days PW in office | Collaborative team culture | Make a lasting impact

If you enjoy seeing a case through from assessment to long-term outcome, this Safeguarding / Assessment Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference. As a Safeguarding / Assessment Social Worker, you'll manage cases from referral through to closure or transfer, working across child protection, safeguarding and care proceedings. This role may also appeal to experienced Children's Social Workers or Child Protection Social Workers.

You'll join a pilot team where your experience is valued, with the opportunity to support colleagues, contribute to service development and play a key role in the Family Help transformation programme. Hybrid working offers flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with the wider team and partner agencies.

Package & Benefits

• £42 per hour.

• 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.

• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.

• Flexible working hours.

• Weekly pay.

• Mileage allowance.

About the Company

You'll be joining a forward-thinking children's service delivering a new Family Help model. The team is committed to collaborative working, high-quality safeguarding practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and families through a supportive and innovative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases from referral, completing Family Help Assessments, care planning and intervention through to closure or transfer to Children in Care services.

• Lead child protection work, including strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries, PLO work and initial care proceedings where required.

• Support and share knowledge with Alternatively Qualified Practitioners within the pilot team.

• Work closely with partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding and Family Help interventions.

About You

• Experience working within a safeguarding or assessment team.

• Proven experience of child protection, strategy discussions, Section 47 investigations and care proceedings.

• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues within a children's social work setting.

If you're an experienced Safeguarding / Assessment Social Worker, Children's Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information or a confidential discussion.