Social Worker - Safeguarding and Family Support

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care, Children’s Safeguarding and Family Support Services team. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and the chance to make a real difference to vulnerable children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, completing assessments and developing care plans.
• Lead on complex safeguarding and child protection cases, including risk management.
• Prepare high‑quality reports and provide evidence in court when required.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Collaborate with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations to implement interventions.
• Conduct preventative and early‑intervention work to reduce the need for children entering care.

Required profile

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Children’s Services, especially CIC, Safeguarding or Family Support.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List clearance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working (office and home based).
• 37‑hour work week at £28.55 per hour (umbrella).
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.