Children's Social Worker (Multi Agency Child Protection team)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council seeks a Social Worker for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team in Worcester. The role involves child protection investigations, working with community partners, and ensuring timely support for families. Candidates should have over 2 years of social work experience and strong knowledge of child protection practices. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a brilliant pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday (rising to 31 days after 5 years)

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Opportunities for learning and progression

Hybrid working where possible

Qualifications

• Over 2 years post-qualifying social work experience with significant knowledge and experience of child protection.
• Sound knowledge and experience of child protection practice and procedures.
• Ability to apply the levels of need guidance and understand providing the right service at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, attending strategy discussions and undertaking child protection enquiries.
• Make recommendations to ensure families receive timely support and intervention.
• Contribute to decisions on family support based on assessed needs and risks.
• Build strong relationships with community partners for timely responses.
• Work primarily within one district area.
• Be part of a team led by experienced managers and practitioners.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Partnership working

Social work practice

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker - Multi Agency Child Protection Team

Salary: £33699 - £41771 (plus £4000 market forces) and £3000 annual retention payment

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Location: Office base, Wildwood Worcester

Team: Multi Agency Child Protection Team

Status: Permanent

Overview

As part of the Social Care reforms, this role contributes to developing the Children’s Family Front Door and introduces a multi-agency child protection team (MACPT) as part of the Family Front Door response pathway. The MACPT will carry out child protection investigations and safety planning, manage joint work with partners, and participate in MASH case discussions to ensure timely safeguarding of children and young people by skilled practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, attending strategy discussions and undertaking child protection enquiries until their conclusion.
• Make appropriate recommendations to ensure families receive timely and appropriate support and intervention to reduce risk and escalating needs.
• Contribute to decisions on whether families receive support via early help in the community or through the family help pathway, based on assessed needs and risks.
• Build strong trusted relationships with community partners to enable timely responses to children in their communities.
• Work primarily within one of the three district areas: Redditch/Wychavon, Worcester/Malvern, or Bromsgrove/Wyre Forest.
• Be part of a team led by two experienced Team Managers, with two Advanced Social Work Practitioners providing guidance on complex child protection matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Over 2 years post-qualifying social work experience with significant knowledge and experience of child protection.
• Sound knowledge and experience of child protection practice and procedures.
• Ability to apply the levels of need guidance and strong partnership working with an understanding of providing the right service at the right time.

Contacts

For informal discussion, please contact: Dee Lennon - Team Manager, [e-mail]

Benefits

• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time), rising to 31 days after 5 years. If joining without a break and you already have more than 26 days, your entitlement may be matched up to 31 days.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional Learning & Development: Opportunities for learning and progression.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working where possible.

Other Information

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check before appointment is confirmed. The County Council is committed to safeguarding service users.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 24 October 2025

Attached documents: Children\'s Social Worker JD PS.pdf