Social Worker - Child Protection

Community Care Live; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 2,170,000 - 2,430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Loyalty bonus

Flexible office working

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker for a Family Safeguarding role easily commutable from London, offering manageable caseloads and genuine flexibility around office working.

You will work across Child in Need and Child Protection, providing longer-term family support with minimal court work, and you'll join an supportive team with access to training and development.

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Experience as Safeguarding Social Worker.
• Ability to manage caseloads.
• Flexible with office working.

Responsibilities

• Work across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Provide longer-term family support and safeguarding interventions.
• Minimal court work.
• Direct work with children, young people and families.

Education

Social Work qualification (SWE registered)

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).