Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Hertfordshire in St Albans

Consultant Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (St Albans)

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead
Pay: £42.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in office

About the Role:
Hertfordshire County Council\’s Family Safeguarding Team is seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join the St Albans team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a pioneering model that focuses on keeping families together through collaborative, multi-agency working.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake care planning, assessments, and reviews for children and families.
Deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.
Support the Family Safeguarding approach, including training in motivational interviewing.What We\’re Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Minimum of 3 years\’ post-qualifying experience in frontline children\’s services.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
Must be a car driver with access to own transport.Why Join Us?

Competitive pay rate.
Hybrid working model with flexibility.
Free on-site parking and access to touchdown locations across the county. xiskglj
iPads provided for mobile working.For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment – (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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