Children Social Worker - Special Adolescent Team East

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is looking for a Children Social Worker to join the Special Adolescent Team. You will support adolescents and their families, aiming to prevent family breakdown and deliver necessary interventions for those at risk of exploitation. The role involves conducting assessments, managing caseloads, and working flexibly, including evenings and weekends. A thorough knowledge of legal frameworks regarding child welfare is essential, along with proven experience in working with adolescents.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct assessments and deliver interventions for adolescents with complex needs.
• Experience managing a caseload and preparing reports for courts and panels.
• Ability to work in multi-agency teams and lead specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions for adolescents.
• Manage a caseload and prepare reports for relevant authorities.
• Collaborate in multi-agency teams and lead projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Knowledge of s47/s17

Working with adolescents

Job description

👶 Children Social Worker - Special Adolescent Team 🌟

Location: DARC, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HS

Work: Hybrid - 3 days office 🏢 / 2 days WFH 🏡

📌 Role Summary

Join the Special Adolescent Team to support adolescents and families, prevent family breakdown, and deliver intensive interventions to those at risk of exploitation. Work within a contextual safeguarding framework to ensure positive outcomes.

🔑 Key Areas

• ⚠️ Child Sexual & Criminal Exploitation
• 🏠 Homelessness & Family Breakdown
• ❌ Adolescents Missing from Home
• ☣️ Risk of Radicalisation
• 📄 Becoming or Rehabilitating from Looked After status
• 🚓 Adolescents in or at risk of entering the Criminal Justice System

✨ Key Duties

• Conduct assessments & deliver interventions for adolescents with complex needs
• Manage a caseload and prepare reports for courts & panels
• Work in multi-agency teams and lead specific projects
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory compliance
• Flexible work across the county, including evenings/weekends

📚 Experience

Knowledge of s47/s17, working with adolescents.