Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding & Assessments

North East Lincolnshire Council; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking social workers to join the Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service. You will collaborate with partners to support children and families, identify emerging needs, and reduce risks to improve outcomes for young people.

The role offers a pathway from ASYE through to senior leadership with ongoing professional development. We value a culture of learning, peer support, and accessible management, ensuring decisions are made with guidance and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Regular reflective supervision focused on practice development and wellbeing.
• Accessible managers who are available for guidance, decision-making and support when complex situations arise.
• A strong culture of shared responsibility, where difficult decisions are never made in isolation.
• Opportunities to influence service development and shape how we work with children and families.
• A stable and experienced workforce that promotes collaboration, peer support and shared learning.
• Clear progression pathways, with investment in your professional development at every stage of your career.

Responsibilities

• As a social worker within the Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service, you will collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families.
• Your role will be vital in ensuring that young people receive the guidance and support they need.
• By identifying emerging needs and reducing risks, you will help create a safer and more supportive environment for children and adolescents.

Skills

Relational practice

Reflective supervision

Professional judgement

Collaboration

Job description

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking social workers to join the Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service. You will collaborate with partners to support children and families, identify emerging needs, and reduce risks to improve outcomes for young people.

The role offers a pathway from ASYE through to senior leadership with ongoing professional development. We value a culture of learning, peer support, and accessible management, ensuring decisions are made with guidance and collaboration.