Experienced Social Worker -Safeguarding

Leaders in Care; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social care agency in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Child and Family Assessment team. The role offers a competitive rate of £42/h in a supportive, stable environment with manageable caseloads. Candidates should have a social work qualification and at least three years of experience in an English council, particularly in child protection. Immediate starts are available with comprehensive support throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• 3+ years of permanent experience in an English council.

Responsibilities

• Lead child in need cases and ongoing care proceedings.
• Conduct assessments for child and family support.
• Collaborate with partners for safeguarding.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience in child protection

Experience with court work

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Hybrid | Close-Knit Team & service | Manageable Workload | A Supportive Agency | No Micro-management

Senior SW - £42 negotiable rate (ask for details)

We're currently working with a highly rated local authority in the South East of England, on a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join the Child and Family Assessment team as a Senior Social Worker.

Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role, one of the highest in the area currently.

With this council, you don’t have to worry about being bogged down with too many cases, as caseloads are split evenly across the service to ensure they are manageable, and you will be supported by a long-standing management structure to ensure a stable and stress-free working environment.

You'll also be joining a close-knit team that is supported by a stable, longstanding senior management team who allow you the platform to do your best work. This is done by allowing you to manage your own diary as you see fit, and with no micro-management, only supporting when needed and trusting you to provide the best care to all children & families involved in the service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage child in need cases, ongoing care proceedings, and related assessments.
• Conduct assessments and make informed decisions about the most appropriate interventions to support the child and family.
• Collaborate with partners and services to ensure effective safeguarding and timely decision-making.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Social work qualification & registration with Social Work England (statutory role).
• 3 years permanent experience in an English council to be considered, in line with government guidance.
• Experience in child protection and court work is desirable.

Additional Information

• Immediate starts are available; the council will wait up to 1 month for the right person.
• Support throughout the full process is provided through Leaders in Care.
• Contact: Chris at 07897 024978 or email your up-to-date CV to [e-mail].