Social Worker - Warwick Family Help Team

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Assessment Team in Warwick. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting families through short-term interventions and assessments. With a focus on locality working and collaboration with various agencies, you will play a vital role in progressing care plans and ensuring children's needs are met. The position provides a supportive environment with flexible working options and a generous benefits package, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate professionals looking to enhance their careers in social work.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with 19% employer contribution

Volunteering & Wellbeing Day

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification is essential.
• In-depth experience in children's social work and handling complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 10-day assessments and progress children's care plans.
• Support families with Child in Need and Child Protection plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Social Work Experience

Education

MA/BA/BSc in Social Work

Diploma or CQSW

Job description

About the Team:

Now is an exciting time to be part of our team as Warwickshire begins to embed our Families First teams, which support young people in our County. Our approach emphasizes locality working, with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams supporting the whole family. We build strong partnerships with local services, health, police, and education. Find out why we are rated good by Ofsted.

If you want to build strong relationships and connections with families, join Warwickshire’s Children and Families service. Click here to find out more about Warwickshire County Council’s Children and Families Service.

Our Offer to You Includes:

• Supportive managers providing recognition and a robust supervision policy focused on wellbeing and workload.
• Full reimbursement of Social Work England annual registration fee.
• A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day, in addition to generous annual leave and an extra day at Christmas.
• We also offer a Refer a Friend package for some roles. Terms and conditions apply.

About the Role:

We are recruiting a Social Worker for our Assessment Team covering Warwick on a full-time/permanent basis.

The Family Help team is based at Myton Park, Warwick.

The assessment role involves short-term intervention, including conducting 10-day assessments and progressing children's care plans to closure or to the first Child in Need Plan, Initial Child Protection Conference, or All About Me Review for a Child in Care. The Family Help role supports families beyond their assessment period, which may involve Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, or short-term Targeted Early Support, with the aim of passing support back to the community Early Help Support Pathway.

Market Supplement Details:

Newly Qualified Social Worker / ASYE / Grade J: Up to £41,438 per annum, including a £3,500 pro-rated market supplement (subject to tax and NI deductions). Relocation allowance up to £8,000 may be available if criteria are met.

Experienced Social Worker - Grade K, L, and N: Up to £50,231 per annum, including a £3,500 pro-rated market supplement (subject to tax and NI deductions). Relocation allowance up to £8,000 may be available if criteria are met.

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Key Requirements:

Working hours are 37 hours per week, with flexible and agile working options. Typical hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays.

• Professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma, or CQSW).
• In-depth experience in children's social work and handling complex cases.
• Excellent analytical skills for informed decision-making.
• Ability to produce concise, effective, and accurate reports.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships and engage with children and families.

If you want to build strong relationships with families, join Warwickshire’s Children and Families service.

For more information, see the Job Description and Person Specifications below:

• Year 1: Newly Qualified Social Worker - Grade J
• Year 2: Social Worker - Grade K
• Year 3: Senior Social Worker - Grade L
• Year 4: Advanced Social Worker - Grade N

Why Work for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make:

Warwickshire County Council values diversity, inclusion, safety, support, and welcome. Our people are central to this vision. Could you be one of them?

We are committed to a vibrant economy supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our vision is to be a great place to work, enabling talented people to excel.

We offer a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of around 19%, providing financial security during retirement, along with other benefits. For details, visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage.

Additional benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, bank holidays, an extra day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

View our benefits at Warwickshire County Council

Additional Information:

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. Successful applicants will undergo pre-engagement checks, including a DBS check. We adhere to the DBS code of practice and our policy, considering criminal records on a case-by-case basis. Warwickshire County Council follows the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The role requires English language fluency to communicate effectively with the public.

For inquiries, contact Kelly Hands at [e-mail] or Helen O’Donoghue at [e-mail].

Closing Date: Wednesday 21^st May 2025

If you need application forms in an alternative format or require adjustments during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Warwickshire County Council promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to addressing workforce under-representation. For more information, see more.