Children's Qualified Social Worker

neway international; Usk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Registered Social Worker to ensure continuity in children's services during a colleague's absence. Responsibilities include managing complex cases, providing expertise in child protection, and mentoring less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child welfare and work at least three days a week in the office. This temporary role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on families.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in Child Protection and Court proceedings.
• Ability to manage complex cases with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills to support colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred social work practice.
• Flexibility to work office-based a minimum of 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support with quality assurance of documents including safety plans.
• Attend Child Protection conferences to guide less experienced social workers.
• Manage a small caseload of complex cases during absence.
• Provide expertise in Court and Child Protection processes.
• Be office-based at least 3 days per week for duty tasks.

Skills

Child Protection knowledge

Managing complex cases

Excellent communication

Mentoring skills

Job description

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a Registered Social Worker to join its friendly and supportive Children's Services team. This temporary role will provide essential cover during a colleague's authorised absence, ensuring continuity of service and safeguarding outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with quality assurance of documents including safety plans, assessments, and reports.
• Attend meetings such as Child Protection (CP) conferences to provide guidance and support to less experienced social workers.
• Manage and oversee a small caseload of complex cases during the absence period.
• Provide expertise in the Court arena and Child Protection processes.
• Be office-based at least 3 days per week to support duty tasks and act as a resource for the wider team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in Child Protection and Court proceedings.
• Ability to manage complex cases with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills to support colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, child‑centred social work practice.
• Flexibility to work office‑based a minimum of 3 days per week.