Children's Social Worker

Community Care Live; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking nearby

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Public transport access

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team. The post requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience and a valid UK driving licence.

The role involves multi‑agency work, direct engagement with families and children, and fast-paced case management with hybrid working options. You will contribute to safeguarding decisions, complete core assessments, and coordinate with partner teams to

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Front-line social work experience essential.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience conducting multi-agency family assessments and direct work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Carry out section 47, 17 and 7 assessments to determine best outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with child protection and safeguarding teams to coordinate support.
• Engage with families and children to gather information and plan next steps.
• Provide strengths-based, child-focused social work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Fast-paced team work

Front-line social work

UK driving licence

Multi-agency assessments

Direct work with children

Strengths-based practice

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are looking for an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team work in partnership with children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily. The team make a decision on the best outcome for the family. On a day-to-day basis, the team will complete section 47, section 17 and section 7 assessments to find the severity of the situation and make sure it is dealt with in the best manor. The team work closely with the child protection team and the children in need team.

About you

C The ability to work in a fast-paced team and utilise experience in front-line services is essential to be successful. A valid UK driving licence and car is also essential. Multi-agency family assessments are carried out in this team which include visiting families, conducting direct work with children and young people, gathering and analysing information to allow us to consider next steps. You will need to have significant experience of social work practice within the field of social work with children and families, using a strengths-based practice model, with a proven track record of success.

What's on offer

• £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)


• Parking available/nearby


• Easily accessible via car or public transport


• Hybrid working model


• Flexible working scheme


• Fast paced, short term case holding