At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a reduced caseload and deliver long-term family support with a relationship-based approach.
- Company: Join a local authority focused on quality outcomes and supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Earn £38 to £42 per hour with flexible working and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working encouraged, with access to wellbeing support services.
- Why this job: Enjoy manageable caseloads and the autonomy to focus on meaningful work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with experience in safeguarding or child protection.
The predicted salary is between 42 - 42 £ per hour.
Flexible working | Low caseloads | Ongoing development | Supportive team culture | Commutable from London
A Safeguarding Social Worker role offering genuinely manageable caseloads and flexibility around office working, ideal for an experienced Child Protection Social Worker or Family Safeguarding Social Worker seeking better balance.
This Safeguarding Social Worker position gives you the autonomy to manage your diary, focus on meaningful long term work, and reduce the pressure often seen in statutory services.
Package & Benefits
- £38 to £42 per hour.
- Flexible office attendance with hybrid working encouraged.
- Access to wellbeing support services.
- Loyalty bonus available.
- Minimum 6 month contract.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
About the Company
You will be joining a local authority committed to improving outcomes through lower caseloads and a supportive working environment. The service focuses on quality over volume, enabling practitioners to build consistent relationships and deliver effective long term interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a reduced caseload across child in need and child protection plans.
- Deliver long term family support with a relationship based approach.
- Complete assessments and interventions with minimal court involvement.
- Work collaboratively with experienced practitioners across safeguarding services.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
- Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, or family safeguarding teams.
- Previous experience managing statutory caseloads within a local authority setting.
If you are a Safeguarding Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker exploring a more balanced contract, this could be the right move. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, conversations are welcomed.
Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.
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Contact Details:
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