Social Worker - Warwickshire

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join its Family Help Service across several localities. These roles focus on safeguarding and long-term support for children and families.

Hybrid working model is offered; workers attend locality offices and visit sites at least two days per week, with 37 hours across four days possible. Up to £38 per hour for experienced Social Workers, with rate exemptions for 3-4+ PQE; candidates with 2 years PQE will be considered with

Qualifications

• SWE registration required and Right to Work in the UK.
• Minimum 2 years PQE and ASYE completed; experience in safeguarding or long-term teams.
• Experience in Safeguarding, Child Protection, Family Help or long-term Children's Services.

Responsibilities

Skills

SWE registration

PQE 2+ years

ASYE completed

Safeguarding experience

Child Protection experience

Family Help experience

Assessment & planning

Relationship-building

Outcomes for children

Job description

Family Help Social Workers - Warwickshire

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK can be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Family Help Social Worker | Warwickshire | Up to £38ph

Warwickshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join its Family Help Service across several localities. These opportunities are ideal for practitioners who want to work within a supportive long-term service focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

The council is keen to broaden its candidate pool and welcomes applications from Social Workers with a minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience (PQE) who have successfully completed their ASYE, provided they have experience within a Safeguarding, Child Protection or Long-Term Team.

Vacancies Available

• Atherstone - 4 positions
• Stratford - 3 positions
• Nuneaton - 2 positions
• Rugby - 1 position

What We’re Looking For

• Social Work England registration
• Minimum 2 years PQE and completion of ASYE
• Experience within Safeguarding, Child Protection, Family Help, Children in Need, or Long-Term Children's Services teams
• Strong assessment, planning and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working model

Social Workers are expected to attend their locality offices and undertake visits/meetings at least 2 days per week

Condensed hours will be considered, allowing 37 hours across 4 days

Pay Rates

Up to £38 per hour for experienced Social Workers, subject to skills and experience

Candidates with 3-4+ years PQE are eligible for the council's rate exemption of up to £38ph

Strong candidates with 2 years PQE will also be considered, with rates discussed based on experienceThis is an excellent opportunity to join a stable local authority that is committed to strengthening services and supporting practitioners to deliver outstanding work with children and families.