Social Worker - Child In Need

Job Title: Child in Need Social Worker Location: Hybrid – Home & Leicester City Offices Salary: £41,511 – £44,711 per annum Hours: 37 per week Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Closing Date: 27 April 2025 Make a Real Difference in Leicester Join Leicester's Child in Need Team and help support children and families through vital stages of care. You'll progress Child Protection and Child in Need plans, manage care proceedings, and deliver direct work that genuinely changes lives. Your Role Complete assessments and direct work with children Coordinate multi-agency meetings and referrals Manage care proceedings and court reports Practice within a trauma-informed and Signs of Safety framework Maintain accurate records and plan for long-term outcomes What We're Looking For Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Experience in safeguarding, family support, and child protection Confident in complex case management and partnership working Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and family-led planning What We Offer Award-winning learning & development offer Hybrid and flexible working, including 9-day fortnights Manageable caseloads and reflective supervision Supportive team environment and clear career progression Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or