Locum Family Help Social Worker - Leominster

Leominster | £30.57 per hour | 37 Hours per Week | 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Are you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? We're recruiting for a Family Help Social Worker to join a supportive locality team in Leominster, where you'll work with children and families to deliver high-quality interventions that promote positive, sustainable outcomes.

Working within a restorative practice model, you'll be supported by approachable managers who encourage collaboration, reflection, and professional development, even with the most complex cases.

As a Family Help Social Worker, you'll:

• Manage a varied and complex caseload as the Family Help Lead Practitioner.
• Complete assessments, identify risk, and develop effective Family Help Plans.
• Build restorative relationships with children, young people, and their families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Chair and contribute to Child in Need meetings, Core Groups, Strategy Meetings, and other multi-agency forums.
• Undertake safeguarding and child protection work where required.
• Complete high-quality recordings, assessments, reports, and court work where necessary.
• Promote positive outcomes for children while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

To be considered, you must have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified permanent experience within an English Local Authority.
• Strong experience working with children and families in a statutory setting.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation, the Children Act 1989 & 2004, and current statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload and produce high-quality written work.

Location: Leominster
Rate: £30.57 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extension

If you're passionate about making a real difference for children and families and are looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me for more information: Davina Cripps (phone number removed)

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