Social Worker - Child Protection

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development included

Wellbeing support

Loyalty bonus

Flexible office working

Commutable from London

Job summary

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd is urgently recruiting an experienced Social Worker for a Family Safeguarding role easily commutable from London. The position offers manageable caseloads, flexible office working, and ongoing training and development.

You will work across Child in Need and Child Protection, delivering longer-term family support with minimal court involvement, while benefiting from a supportive team and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Social Worker with relevant safeguarding experience.
• Experience in Family Safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.
• Full registration with Social Work England (SWE) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding interventions for Children in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Maintain manageable caseloads with a supported team structure.
• Limited court work and a focus on direct work with children, young people and families.
• Collaborate with local authorities and managers to ensure flexible, outcomes‑driven service.

Skills

Caseload management

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Commutable from London | Flexible Office Working | Manageable Caseloads | Training and development included

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a Family Safeguarding role in a location that is easily commutable from London, with manageable caseloads and genuine flexibility around office working?

We are currently recruiting for experienced Safeguarding Social Workers to join a supportive local authority that is focused on keeping caseloads as manageable as possible and providing Social Workers with the support and development they need to succeed.

You will work across Child in Need and Child Protection, providing longer-term family support and safeguarding interventions. The role involves minimal court work, allowing you to focus on direct work with children, young people and families.

The Role

• £42 P/H
• 6-month minimum contract
• Manageable caseloads
• Child in Need and Child Protection work
• Minimal court work
• Flexible approach to office working choose the days that work best for you
• Access to excellent training and development
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive Social Work team
• Easily commutable from London
• Wellbeing support available
• Loyalty bonus available
• Why Consider This Opportunity? With the continued rise in the cost of living, moving roles can understandably feel like a big decision. However, we work directly with Social Work managers across local authorities, meaning we can understand what you are looking for and introduce you to opportunities that genuinely match your experience, responsibilities and preferred way of working.
  We also offer a £500 referral bonus for every experienced Social Worker you refer who we successfully place.
  If you're an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker looking for £42 P/H, manageable caseloads, flexibility and a supportive working environment.
  As this is a statutory role, you will need a Social Work qualification and full registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  

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