Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Hertfordshire

Caritas Recruitment; Kings Langley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Consultant Social Worker for the Family Safeguarding Team in St Albans. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment focused on keeping families together. The ideal candidate will have a valid Social Worker registration and 3+ years of experience in children's services. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of £42.50 per hour, with hybrid working options and additional benefits like free on-site parking and mobile working devices.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Free on-site parking

iPads provided for mobile working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in frontline children's services.
• Must be a car driver with access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Undertake care planning, assessments, and reviews for children and families.
• Deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and safeguarding procedures

Motivational interviewing

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (St Albans)

Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead
Pay: £42.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in office

About the Role

Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team is seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join the St Albans team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a pioneering model that focuses on keeping families together through collaborative, multi‑agency working.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake care planning, assessments, and reviews for children and families.
• Deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Support the Family Safeguarding approach, including training in motivational interviewing.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years' post‑qualifying experience in frontline children's services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
• Must be a car driver with access to own transport.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay rate.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Free on‑site parking and access to touchdown locations across the county.
• iPads provided for mobile working.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales, please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.