Court-Integrated Safeguarding Social Worker (Hybrid)

Leaders in Care; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £42

Accommodation bonus £30/night

Long-term contract

Capped caseload

Hybrid work model

Supportive management

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker for a long-term contract on the South Coast. The role includes court work within the safeguarding team, with capped caseloads and supportive management, to deliver high-quality practice.

The position offers hybrid working, a £42 per hour rate, and a £30 per night accommodation bonus for eligible contractors. A stable, outstanding local authority environment supports you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Recent safeguarding experience including court work.
• Strong knowledge of child protection processes and care proceedings.
• Confident managing complex cases and producing high-quality court reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a safeguarding caseload, including children subject to care proceedings.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, court statements, and care plans.
• Undertake statutory safeguarding interventions to protect children at risk.
• Work collaboratively with families, legal services, and partner agencies to achieve timely outcomes.

Skills

Court work

Communication

Caseload management

Education

Social Worker qualification

Job description

Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker for a long-term contract on the South Coast. The role includes court work within the safeguarding team, with capped caseloads and supportive management, to deliver high-quality practice.

The position offers hybrid working, a £42 per hour rate, and a £30 per night accommodation bonus for eligible contractors. A stable, outstanding local authority environment supports you.