Social Worker - Child Protection

Community Care Live; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible office working

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Loyalty bonus

Easily commutable from London

Job summary

Leaders In Care is recruiting an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker to join a supportive local authority, focusing on Family safeguarding. You will work across Child in Need and Child Protection with a manageable caseload and minimal court involvement.

The role offers flexible office working, accessible training, and a friendly Social Work team, with the opportunity to be easily commutable from London.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding interventions for Child in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Manage child and family caseloads with minimal court work.
• Collaborate with an experienced Social Work team.
• Benefit from flexible office-working arrangements and access to training.

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 - contact us for further details
• 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, get in touch today.

  As this is a statutory role, you will need a Social Work qualification and full registration with Social Work England (SWE).

  For more information on this role or how Leaders In Care can support your next move, contact Nathan on 07401 281 738 or email [e-mail].