Family Help Social Worker - Trauma-Informed & Court-ready

Golearnleicestershire; Melton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Family Help Team in Melton and Harborough. You will deliver intensive family support at home, work with related teams, and gain exposure to court work through Section 7 assessments.

The role emphasizes strengths-based, trauma-informed practice to foster positive outcomes for children and families. You will be supported with reflective supervision, training, and clear career pathways, with flexible working options including

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work approved by the Social Work England (SWE) or equivalent social work qualification, i.e. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.
• Worker must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in children’s social work and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive family support in the home setting to improve daily life and outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with Targeted Help and other teams to deliver timely, holistic support.
• Gain exposure to court work through Section 7 reports and related processes.
• Apply strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to promote positive change and enduring improvements.

Skills

Degree in Social Work

SWE Registered

Level 2/3 Social Worker

Children in Need

Section 47 Enquiries

Performance Indicators

Analytical Thinking

Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Social Work approved by SWE

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Family Help Team in Melton and Harborough. You will deliver intensive family support at home, work with related teams, and gain exposure to court work through Section 7 assessments.

The role emphasizes strengths-based, trauma-informed practice to foster positive outcomes for children and families. You will be supported with reflective supervision, training, and clear career pathways, with flexible working options including