Children's Social Worker — Flexible & Impactful Role

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & development

Supervision and support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join our Children and Families (C&F) and Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team in Nottinghamshire. The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with families, and multi-agency partnership working.

Essential qualifications include a Degree in Social Work or DipSW with registration to Social Work England, plus experience in child protection and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification (Degree in Social Work or DipSW) and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social work, especially safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans with families and other professionals.
• Providing ongoing support and intervention to families, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements.
• Participating in multi-agency meetings and collaborating with partner agencies to safeguard children.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Children's social work experience

Communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work / DipSW

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join our Children and Families (C&F) and Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team in Nottinghamshire. The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with families, and multi-agency partnership working.

Essential qualifications include a Degree in Social Work or DipSW with registration to Social Work England, plus experience in child protection and strong communication skills.