Meaningful caseload | Hybrid working 2 days PW in office | Collaborative team culture | Make a lasting impact
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If you enjoy seeing a case through from assessment to long-term outcome, this Safeguarding / Assessment Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference. As a Safeguarding / Assessment Social Worker, you'll manage cases from referral through to closure or transfer, working across child protection, safeguarding and care proceedings. This role may also appeal to experienced Children's Social Workers or Child Protection Social Workers.
You'll join a pilot team where your experience is valued, with the opportunity to support colleagues, contribute to service development and play a key role in the Family Help transformation programme. Hybrid working offers flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with the wider team and partner agencies.
Package & Benefits
£42 per hour.
6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.
Flexible working hours.
Weekly pay.
Mileage allowance.
About the Company
You'll be joining a forward-thinking children's service delivering a new Family Help model. The team is committed to collaborative working, high-quality safeguarding practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and families through a supportive and innovative approach.
Key Responsibilities
Manage cases from referral, completing Family Help Assessments, care planning and intervention through to closure or transfer to Children in Care services.
Lead child protection work, including strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries, PLO work and initial care proceedings where required.
Support and share knowledge with Alternatively Qualified Practitioners within the pilot team.
Work closely with partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding and Family Help interventions.
About You
Experience working within a safeguarding or assessment team.
Proven experience of child protection, strategy discussions, Section 47 investigations and care proceedings.
Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues within a children's social work setting. xiskglj
If you're an experienced Safeguarding / Assessment Social Worker, Children's Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you. Contact for more information or a confidential discussion.
Social Worker - Pilot team in Salisbury employer: Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
Join a forward-thinking local authority on the South Coast as a Qualified Social Worker in the Family Help Pilot Team, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape innovative support services for children and families. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, alongside a collaborative and reflective work culture that prioritises professional development and meaningful impact. With competitive pay and the chance to influence future practices, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community.
Contact Details:
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
