Childrens Social Worker – Worcestershire – Safeguarding

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Social Worker to join a well-established Safeguarding Team. This role involves working directly with families identified as Children in Need, providing crucial support and guidance. The team is recognized for its stability and excellence, offering competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary environment, engaging with various cases and ensuring the welfare of children in need. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Regular support/supervision

Opportunity for professional development

Access to training materials

Long term contracts available

Free DBS and compliance service

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England and have post-qualified experience.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with families identified as Children in Need under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989.
• Support children stepping down from protection plans and those under Special Guardianship Orders.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work with Children in Need

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

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Worcester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

An exciting job role has recently become available at the Worcestershire County Council. They are looking for a new member for their Safeguarding Team.

Details of Role:

• Safeguarding CiN (Children in Need Team) – Advanced Social Work Practitioner Vacancy: x 1 in Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove team
• Rate – £33.30 (umbrella/ltd)
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is mandatory
• 1 x 37 Hours per week

The Safeguarding Children in Need team is a multi-disciplinary team that works directly with families who are identified as Children in Need under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The service operates across three geographical pods: Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove. Children in need cases will ordinarily transfer from Locality Safeguarding unless they are no recourse to public funds, designated CIN LA or SGO support plans which may also transfer from the assessment teams or initial contact team.

Children in Need who we work with and support include:

• Children who have stepped down from a child protection plan and consent to ongoing support via a child in need plan.
• A child who is privately fostered
• Children on a Supervision Order (excluding interim orders)
• Children on a Special Guardianship Order with a support plan
• Children whose family has no recourse to public funds or resettlement families.
• Babies who were part of the pre-birth pathway and are now born and have been safely living with that assessed parent for a minimum of 3 months.
• A child under 18 years of age who is pregnant or has a baby and they are both either or have level 4 needs as children in Need.

Transfer process: The LCS transfer episode will be completed by the transferring out locality/team. This will identify the type of child in need case and the date of the next CIN review meeting or a proposed transfer point/date. The transfer episode in LCS should be sent to the correct Safeguarding CIN district team tray in LCS for that child’s home address. The postcode checker can be used to identify this accurately. The Advanced Social Worker for that pod will review the transfer request and respond within 5 working days to the allocated worker/Team Manager.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive rate of pay
• A stable and established team who have been recognised by Ofsted
• Regular support/supervision
• Opportunity for progressive professional development
• Access to training materials
• Long term contracts available

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *