Children & Families Social Worker - North Devon - Up to %ufffd40.00ph

Hunter AHP Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced social workers for their Children & Families team in North Devon. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, young people, and families, focusing on family-led and strengths-based outcomes. With a supportive team structure, you will manage a diverse caseload, including Child-in-Need and Child Protection cases. The position is ideal for those with a strong track record in statutory children's services and court work experience. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community and enjoy market-leading rates and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Market-leading hourly rates

Access to multiple roles

Quick compliance process

Prompt weekly payments

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience in statutory children's services.
• Strong court work background and ability to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including Child-in-Need and Child Protection.
• Work creatively with families to promote positive change.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services

Court work experience

Ability to model good practice

Transport

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Children & Families Social Worker - North Devon - Up to £40.00ph

Location: North Devon

Job Title: Social Worker - Children & Families

Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)

Team: Children & Families

We are seeking experienced social workers to support our children and young people in North Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families - working closely with them to achieve outcomes that are family-led, strengths-based, and focused on safety and stability.

This Local Authority is currently working under an Ofsted Improvement Plan, so we are specifically looking for experienced, robust social workers with a strong track record of good practice who can model and share their expertise across the service.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be part of a Children & Families team, managing a varied caseload including:

1. Child-in-Need and Child Protection
2. Legal proceedings and Looked After Children
3. Working creatively with families to promote positive change within the home environment

Our North Devon teams include a strong mix of Social Workers, ASYEs, Family Practitioners, Team Managers, and Advanced Social Workers. You'll be part of a supportive and dynamic team structure.

To enhance service delivery:

1. 3 Specialist Practitioners support with specialist assessments (Reg 24s, Viability Assessments, Pre-birth & Parenting Assessments)
2. Family Practitioners assist with intervention and direct work with children

Requirements & Qualifications

1. Social Work qualification and registration with SWE
2. Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services
3. Strong court work experience and familiarity with CIN/CP/Looked After processes
4. Ability to model good practice and support less experienced colleagues
5. Own transport is essential

Working Hours & Contract Duration

Start Date: ASAP - 4 weeks

Contract Length: 3-6 months ongoing

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

1. Dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your assignment
2. Market-leading hourly rates
3. Access to roles across multiple NHS and local authority services
4. Quick and simple compliance process
5. Prompt weekly payments
6. Referral bonuses of up to £250!

Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? Refer them to me today, and if they start, you'll earn £250! Get in touch with me directly at 0203 475 4175 / [e-mail] for more details.