Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Pertemps Social Care; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in St Albans is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Family Safeguarding Team. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, ideally in frontline children teams, and involves collaborative work with multi-agencies to ensure the welfare of children and families. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a full UK driving license. This position offers a hybrid working environment, training provided, and manageable case loads.

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Parking on-site free of charge

Training on motivational interviewing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
• At least 1 year post ASYE experience required.
• Ability to discuss information confidently.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multi-agencies.
• Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings.
• Handle case loads under 20 per QSW.

Skills

Children experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Care planning, assessments, and reviews

Knowledge of legislation and policy

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registered

Tools

Microsoft IT package

Job description

Social Workers required for the St Albans Family Safeguarding Team West based in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. Hybrid working available (3 days a week in office).

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team West are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team. The suitable candidate will need to have extensive Children experience with a keen interest to be a part of the "Family Safeguarding" way of working. Working collaboratively with multi-agencies to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience, ideally within frontline Children teams. The Family Safeguarding Teams will provide training on motivational interviewing and any other aspects required for the role. Regular supervision will be conducted, frequency will be case "risk" dependent. Case loads are under 20 per QSW. Parking is available on‑site; free of charge. Workers will be issued with iPads and they will have the ability to work from various "Touchdown" locations across the county.

• Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.
• Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings.

Person Specification

• Qualified and Social Work England Registered
• At least 1 year post ASYE experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Regular Access to a vehicle

Personal Attributes

Candidates must be able to confidently discuss information about legislation and procedures. Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agencies.

Special Conditions

Candidates will undertake a test at interview. Must be a car driver with access to own transport.