Children Social Worker | Child in Need Team | Leicester | £35 per hour

Tripod Partners; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Children Social Worker to join the Child in Need Team in Leicester. The role involves managing a caseload, engaging with children and families, and undertaking complex Child Protection and Court Work. Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience and will work in a hybrid format. The pay rate is £35 per hour, with additional benefits including dedicated consultancy and access to various job opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various job opportunities

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ permanent post-qualifying experience required.
• Experience in managing a caseload of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 children and families.
• Undertake robust Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work.
• Engage directly with children and their families to assess and plan interventions.
• Prepare high-quality reports, statements, and attend court when required.

Skills

Child Protection

Multi-agency communication

Child assessment

Education

3 years post-qualifying experience

Job description

We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Child in Need Team paying £35 per hour!

• Location: Leicester
• Pay Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)
• Contract Type: Locum
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid

About The Role

Leicester is seeking experienced and committed Social Workers to join our busy and high-pressure Children in Need (CIN) Team. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, supporting children and families at some of the most critical points in their lives.

This is a hybrid working role, with an expectation that workers attend the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, though additional days may be agreed at the discretion of the Team Manager.

Due to the complex nature of the work, only candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ permanent post-qualifying experience will be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 children and families.
• Undertake robust Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work.
• Engage directly with children and their families to assess and plan interventions.
• Work effectively with multi-agency professionals to ensure positive outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, statements, and attend court when required.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate case recording in line with statutory responsibilities.

Benefits

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or [e-mail]