Experienced Safeguarding Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced children's social worker to join their well-respected Children's Safeguarding Team in Portsmouth. This role offers a supportive environment with a focus on career progression and manageable caseloads, allowing for a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working options. With a strong management structure in place, you will receive the necessary support to thrive in your role. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to work in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Increased leave after 2 and 4 years

Birthday month day off

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Statutory role requiring social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive Children's Safeguarding Team in a local authority.
• Manage a manageable caseload with flexible working options.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Career Progression | Longstanding Supportive Management | Hybrid Working | Manageable Caseload

At Leaders in Care, we are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in the Portsmouth area for an experienced children’s social worker to join their well-established Children's Safeguarding Team.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a council that aims to provide a supportive environment for their social workers. This is done through opportunities for flexible working, allowing you to plan your schedule and manage your time how you see fit. You can also expect a hybrid working model, so you aren’t limited to office working.

Further benefits include:

• Salary of up to £44,710
• Super engaged management structure to provide quality support
• Close-knit team
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month
• Flexible working options to maintain a good work-life balance
• Career progression opportunities

Our great relationship with this council means we are always on hand to provide support whenever you may need it, ensuring you are happy at work.

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration with Social Work England.

To apply, simply email your CV to [e-mail]. Alternatively, please call Chris on 0161 240 7897 to discuss this opportunity or any other role you may have seen in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon.