Hybrid Children’s Social Worker — Safeguarding & Outcomes

Ackerman Pierce; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on-site

iPads provided

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce is recruiting a Children Social Worker for the Family safeguarding NH2 Team with hybrid working (3 days in office). You will undertake statutory social work, engaging with children, young people and families to improve safety and stability.

You will join an established local authority service, working with partner agencies to ensure timely, well-reasoned practice, safeguarding, and outcome-focused support. Regular supervision and a supportive training environment are provided.

Qualifications

• A qualified Social Worker with professional registration.
• Experience in children’s services and understanding of statutory safeguarding.
• Ability to build purposeful relationships with boundaries and confident decision making.
• Organised and resilient with strong written communication and ability to manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely, evidence-based assessments of children and families.
• Develop, implement and review plans centred on the child’s outcomes.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, escalate risks and take statutory action when required.
• Undertake direct work with children, families and carers.
• Collaborate with education, health, police and partners for coordinated planning.
• Maintain case notes and reports meeting standards.

Skills

Social Work Registration

Child welfare experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Ackerman Pierce is recruiting a Children Social Worker for the Family safeguarding NH2 Team with hybrid working (3 days in office). You will undertake statutory social work, engaging with children, young people and families to improve safety and stability.

You will join an established local authority service, working with partner agencies to ensure timely, well-reasoned practice, safeguarding, and outcome-focused support. Regular supervision and a supportive training environment are provided.